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Gene information for SLC39A2 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID29986
Official gene symbolSLC39A2
Full namesolute carrier family 39 (zinc transporter), member 2
Aliases,6A1,Eti-1,MGC119190,ZIP-2,ZIP2,hZIP2,
Gene summaryThis gene encodes a member of the ZIP family of metal ion transporters. The encoded protein functions as a zinc transporter. Mutations in this gene may be associated with susceptibility to carotid artery disease. Multiple transcript variants have been described. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 14   Locus: 14q11.2
Gene position21467414 - 21470034  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size2621 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID612166