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Gene information for UPK2 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID7379
Official gene symbolUPK2
Full nameuroplakin 2
Aliases,MGC138598,UP2,UPII,
Gene summaryThis gene encodes one of the proteins of the highly conserved urothelium-specific integral membrane proteins of the asymmetric unit membrane which forms urothelium apical plaques in mammals. The asymmetric unit membrane is believed to strengthen the urothelium by preventing cell rupture during bladder distention. The encoded protein is expressed in the peripheral blood of bladder cancer patients with transitional cell carcinomas.
LocationChromosome: 11   Locus: 11q23
Gene position118827008 - 118829269  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size2262 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID611558