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TBXA2R thromboxane A2 receptor

Gene ID: 6915, updated on 9-Dec-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: TXA2-R; BDPLT13

Summary

This gene encodes a member of the G protein-coupled receptor family. The protein interacts with thromboxane A2 to induce platelet aggregation and regulate hemostasis. A mutation in this gene results in a bleeding disorder. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2009]

Genomic context

Location:
19p13.3
Sequence:
Chromosome: 19; NC_000019.10 (3594507..3606875, complement)
Total number of exons:
5

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