BCO2 beta-carotene oxygenase 2 [ Homo sapiens (human) ] - Gene - Data resources

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BCO2 beta-carotene oxygenase 2 [ Homo sapiens (human) ]
Source: NCBI Gene (ID 83875)

Symbol: BCO2

Full name: beta-carotene oxygenase 2

Gene type: protein coding

RefSeq status: REVIEWED

Also known as: B-DIOX-II; BCDO2

Summary: This gene encodes an enzyme which oxidizes carotenoids such as beta-carotene during the biosynthesis of vitamin A. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2012]

Expression: Broad expression in heart (RPKM 9.3), liver (RPKM 6.3) and 14 other tissues

Orthologs: mouse

Gene size: 43435bp

Exon count: 13