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Gene information for NF2 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID4771
Official gene symbolNF2
Full nameneurofibromin 2 (merlin)
Aliases,ACN,BANF,SCH,
Gene summaryThis gene encodes a protein that is similar to some members of the ERM (ezrin, radixin, moesin) family of proteins that are thought to link cytoskeletal components with proteins in the cell membrane. This gene product has been shown to interact with cell-surface proteins, proteins involved in cytoskeletal dynamics and proteins involved in regulating ion transport. This gene is expressed at high levels during embryonic development; in adults, significant expression is found in Schwann cells, meningeal cells, lens and nerve. Mutations in this gene are associated with neurofibromatosis type II which is characterized by nervous system and skin tumors and ocular abnormalities. Two predominant isoforms and a number of minor isoforms are produced by alternatively spliced transcripts. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 22   Locus: 22q12.2
Gene position29999545 - 30094589  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size95045 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID607379