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Gene information for AQP2 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID359
Official gene symbolAQP2
Full nameaquaporin 2 (collecting duct)
Aliases,AQP-CD,MGC34501,WCH-CD,
Gene summaryThis gene encodes a water channel protein located in the kidney collecting tubule. It belongs to the MIP/aquaporin family, some members of which are clustered together on chromosome 12q13. Mutations in this gene have been linked to autosomal dominant and recessive forms of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 12   Locus: 12q12-q13
Gene position50344524 - 50352664  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size8141 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID107777