Gene information for PTGIS (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
| Entrez gene ID | 5740 |
| Official gene symbol | PTGIS |
| Full name | prostaglandin I2 (prostacyclin) synthase |
| Aliases | ,CYP8,CYP8A1,MGC126858,MGC126860,PGIS,PTGI, |
| Gene summary | This gene encodes a member of the cytochrome P450 superfamily of enzymes. The cytochrome P450 proteins are monooxygenases which catalyze many reactions involved in drug metabolism and synthesis of cholesterol, steroids and other lipids. However, this protein is considered a member of the cytochrome P450 superfamily on the basis of sequence similarity rather than functional similarity. This endoplasmic reticulum membrane protein catalyzes the conversion of prostglandin H2 to prostacyclin (prostaglandin I2), a potent vasodilator and inhibitor of platelet aggregation. An imbalance of prostacyclin and its physiological antagonist thromboxane A2 contribute to the development of myocardial infarction, stroke, and atherosclerosis. [provided by RefSeq] |
| Location | Chromosome: 20 Locus: |
| Gene position | 48184707 - 48120411 Map Viewer |
| OMIM ID | 601699 |
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