Entrez gene ID | | 8288 |
Official gene symbol | | EPX |
Full name | | eosinophil peroxidase |
Aliases | | ,EPO,EPP,EPX-PEN, |
Gene summary | | This gene is a member of the peroxidase gene family and is expressed in eosinophils. The encoded precursor protein is processed into covalently attached heavy and light chains to form the mature enzyme, which functions as an oxidant. The enzyme is released at sites of parasitic infection or allergen stimulation to mediate lysis of protozoa or parasitic worms. The gene is found in a cluster of three peroxidase genes at chromosome 17q23. Mutations in this gene result in eosinophil peroxidase deficiency. [provided by RefSeq] |
Location | | Chromosome: 17 Locus: 17q23.1 |
Gene position | | 56270089 - 56282535 Map Viewer |
Gene orientation | | plus |
Gene size | | 12447 bp |
Gene sequence |
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OMIM ID | | 131399 |
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