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Gene information for MUC2 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID4583
Official gene symbolMUC2
Full namemucin 2, oligomeric mucus/gel-forming
Aliases,MLP,SMUC,
Gene summaryThis gene encodes a member of the mucin protein family. Mucins are high molecular weight glycoproteins produced by many epithelial tissues. The protein encoded by this gene is secreted and forms an insoluble mucous barrier that protects the gut lumen. The protein polymerizes into a gel of which 80% is composed of oligosaccharide side chains by weight. The protein features a central domain containing tandem repeats rich in threonine and proline that varies between 50 and 115 copies in different individuals. Alternatively spliced transcript variants of this gene have been described, but their full-length nature is not known. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 11   Locus: 11p15.5
Gene position1074875 - 1104417  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size29543 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID158370