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Gene information for EPX (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID8288
Official gene symbolEPX
Full nameeosinophil peroxidase
Aliases,EPO,EPP,EPX-PEN,
Gene summaryThis 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]
LocationChromosome: 17   Locus: 17q23.1
Gene position56270089 - 56282535  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size12447 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID131399