SLC39A2 solute carrier family 39 member 2 [ Homo sapiens (human) ]
Source: NCBI Gene (ID 29986)
Source: NCBI Gene (ID 29986)
Symbol: SLC39A2
Full name: solute carrier family 39 member 2
Gene type: protein coding
RefSeq status: REVIEWED
Organism: Homo sapiens
Also known as: 6A1; ETI-1; ZIP-2; ZIP2
Summary: This gene encodes a member of the ZIP family of metal ion transporters. The encoded protein functions as a zinc transporter. Mutations in this gene may be associated with susceptibility to carotid artery disease. Multiple transcript variants have been described. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2010]
Expression: Biased expression in skin (RPKM 12.0), esophagus (RPKM 8.3) and 3 other tissues
Orthologs: mouse
Gene size: 2579bp
Exon count: 4