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SLC30A2 solute carrier family 30 member 2

Gene ID: 7780, updated on 27-Nov-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: TNZD; ZNT2; ZnT-2; PP12488

Summary

The protein encoded by this gene is a zinc transporter that acts as a homodimer. The encoded protein plays a role in secreting zinc into breast milk. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2015]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
Zinc deficiency, transient neonatal
MedGen: C1842486OMIM: 608118GeneReviews: Not available
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Genomic context

Location:
1p36.11
Sequence:
Chromosome: 1; NC_000001.11 (26037252..26046118, complement)
Total number of exons:
8

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