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Gene information for GPX2 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID2877
Official gene symbolGPX2
Full nameglutathione peroxidase 2 (gastrointestinal)
Aliases,GI-GPx,GPRP,GSHPX-GI,GSHPx-2,
Gene summaryThis 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]
LocationChromosome: 14   Locus: 14q24.1
Gene position65409531 - 65405872  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size3660 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID138319