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Gene information for LEFTY2 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID7044
Official gene symbolLEFTY2
Full nameleft-right determination factor 2
Aliases,EBAF,LEFTA,LEFTYA,MGC46222,TGFB4,
Gene summaryThis gene encodes a member of the TGF-beta family of proteins. The encoded protein is secreted and plays a role in left-right asymmetry determination of organ systems during development. The protein may also play a role in endometrial bleeding. Mutations in this gene have been associated with left-right axis malformations, particularly in the heart and lungs. Some types of infertility have been associated with dysregulated expression of this gene in the endometrium. Alternative processing of this protein can yield three different products. This gene is closely linked to both a related family member and a related pseudogene. Alternate splicing of this gene results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 1   Locus: 1q42.1
Gene position226129083 - 226124298  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size4786 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID601877