Full name: purinergic receptor P2X 2

Gene type: protein coding

RefSeq status: REVIEWED

Also known as: DFNA41; P2X2

Summary: The product of this gene belongs to the family of purinoceptors for ATP. This receptor functions as a ligand-gated ion channel. Binding to ATP mediates synaptic transmission between neurons and from neurons to smooth muscle. Multiple transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been identified for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2013]

Expression: Biased expression in prostate (RPKM 1.9), spleen (RPKM 0.8) and 13 other tissues

Gene size: 3613bp

Exon count: 10