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Gene information for PTGDS (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID5730
Official gene symbolPTGDS
Full nameprostaglandin D2 synthase 21kDa (brain)
Aliases,L-PGDS,LPGDS,PDS,PGD2,PGDS,PGDS2,
Gene summaryThe protein encoded by this gene is a glutathione-independent prostaglandin D synthase that catalyzes the conversion of prostaglandin H2 (PGH2) to postaglandin D2 (PGD2). PGD2 functions as a neuromodulator as well as a trophic factor in the central nervous system. PGD2 is also involved in smooth muscle contraction/relaxation and is a potent inhibitor of platelet aggregation. This gene is preferentially expressed in brain. Studies with transgenic mice overexpressing this gene suggest that this gene may be also involved in the regulation of non-rapid eye movement sleep. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 9   Locus: 9q34.2-q34.3
Gene position139871956 - 139876194  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size4239 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID176803