Gene information for MS4A2 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database) |
Entrez gene ID | 2206 |
Official gene symbol | MS4A2 |
Full name | membrane-spanning 4-domains, subfamily A, member 2 (Fc fragment of IgE, high affinity I, receptor for; beta polypeptide) |
Aliases | ,APY,ATOPY,FCER1B,FCERI,IGEL,IGER,IGHER,MS4A1, |
Gene summary | The allergic response involves the binding of allergen to receptor-bound IgE followed by cell activation and the release of mediators responsible for the manifestations of allergy. The IgE-receptor, a tetramer composed of an alpha, beta, and 2 disulfide-linked gamma chains, is found on the surface of mast cells and basophils. This gene encodes the beta subunit of the high affinity IgE receptor which is a member of the membrane-spanning 4A gene family. Members of this nascent protein family are characterized by common structural features and similar intron/exon splice boundaries and display unique expression patterns among hematopoietic cells and nonlymphoid tissues. This family member is localized to 11q12, among a cluster of family members. |
Location | Chromosome: 11 Locus: |
Gene position | 59856137 - 59865940 Map Viewer |
OMIM ID | 147138 |