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Gene information for BCL2L2 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID599
Official gene symbolBCL2L2
Full nameBCL2-like 2
Aliases,BCL-W,BCLW,KIAA0271,
Gene summaryThis gene encodes a member of the BCL-2 protein family. The proteins of this family form hetero- or homodimers and act as anti- and pro-apoptotic regulators. Expression of this gene in cells has been shown to contribute to reduced cell apoptosis under cytotoxic conditions. Studies of the related gene in mice indicated a role in the survival of NGF- and BDNF-dependent neurons. Mutation and knockout studies of the mouse gene demonstrated an essential role in adult spermatogenesis. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 14   Locus: 14q11.2-q12
Gene position23776012 - 23780968  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size4957 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID601931