| Gene Symbol | SLC39A2 |
| Entrez Gene ID | 29986 |
| Full Name | solute carrier family 39 member 2 |
| Synonyms | 6A1,ETI-1,ZIP-2,ZIP2 |
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| Gene Type | protein-coding |
| Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
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| 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]. |
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