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Gene information for SLC45A2 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID51151
Official gene symbolSLC45A2
Full namesolute carrier family 45, member 2
Aliases,1A1,AIM1,MATP,SHEP5,
Gene summaryThis gene encodes a transporter protein that mediates melanin synthesis. The protein is expressed in a high percentage of melanoma cell lines. Mutations in this gene are a cause of oculocutaneous albinism type 4, and polymorphisms in this gene are associated with variations in skin and hair color. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 5   Locus: 5p13.2
Gene position33984780 - 33944721  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size40060 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID606202