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PTGER2 prostaglandin E receptor 2 [ Homo sapiens (human) ]
Source: NCBI Gene (ID 5732)
Symbol: PTGER2
Full name: prostaglandin E receptor 2
Gene type: protein coding
RefSeq status: REVIEWED
Organism: Homo sapiens
Also known as: EP2
Summary: This gene encodes a receptor for prostaglandin E2, a metabolite of arachidonic acid which has different biologic activities in a wide range of tissues. Mutations in this gene are associated with aspirin-induced susceptibility to asthma. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2009]
Expression: Broad expression in bone marrow (RPKM 14.8), stomach (RPKM 7.9) and 19 other tissues
Orthologs: mouse
Gene size: 14287bp
Exon count: 2