Entrez gene ID | | 29692 |
Official gene symbol | | Pla2g2a |
Full name | | phospholipase A2, group IIA (platelets, synovial fluid) |
Aliases | | sPLA2 |
Gene summary | | hydrolyzes acyl group at the sn-2 position of phospholipids, forming non-esterified fatty acids and lysophospholipids; plays a critical role in inflammation; induces proliferation of smooth muscle cells [RGD] |
Location | | Chromosome: 5 Locus: 5q36 |
Gene position | | 157654785 - 157657359 Map Viewer |
Gene orientation | | plus |
Gene size | | 2575 bp |
Gene sequence |
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