| Entrez gene ID | | 2877 |
| Official gene symbol | | GPX2 |
| Full name | | glutathione peroxidase 2 (gastrointestinal) |
| Aliases | | ,GI-GPx,GPRP,GSHPX-GI,GSHPx-2, |
| Gene summary | | This gene is a member of the glutathione peroxidase family and encodes a selenium-dependent glutathione peroxidase that is one of two isoenzymes responsible for the majority of the glutathione-dependent hydrogen peroxide-reducing activity in the epithelium of the gastrointestinal tract. Studies in knockout mice indicate that mRNA expression levels respond to luminal microflora, suggesting a role of the ileal glutathione peroxidases in preventing inflammation in the GI tract. [provided by RefSeq] |
| Location | | Chromosome: 14 Locus: 14q24.1 |
| Gene position | | 65409531 - 65405872 Map Viewer |
| Gene orientation | | minus |
| Gene size | | 3660 bp |
| Gene sequence |
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| OMIM ID | | 138319 |