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Gene information for ACSS2 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID55902
Official gene symbolACSS2
Full nameacyl-CoA synthetase short-chain family member 2
Aliases,ACAS2,ACECS,ACS,ACSA,DKFZp762G026,dJ1161H23.1,
Gene summaryThis gene encodes a cytosolic enzyme that catalyzes the activation of acetate for use in lipid synthesis and energy generation. The protein acts as a monomer and produces acetyl-CoA from acetate in a reaction that requires ATP. Expression of this gene is regulated by sterol regulatory element-binding proteins, transcription factors that activate genes required for the synthesis of cholesterol and unsaturated fatty acids. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 20   Locus: 20q11.22
Gene position33462766 - 33515769  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size53004 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID605832