| Entrez gene ID | | 567 |
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| Official gene symbol | | B2M |
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| Full name | | beta-2-microglobulin |
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| Aliases | | ,-, |
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| Gene summary | | This gene encodes a serum protein found in association with the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I heavy chain on the surface of nearly all nucleated cells. The protein has a predominantly beta-pleated sheet structure that can form amyloid fibrils in some pathological conditions. A mutation in this gene has been shown to result in hypercatabolic hypoproteinemia. |
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| Location | | Chromosome: 15 Locus: 15q21-q22.2 |
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| Gene position | | 45003685 - 45010357 Map Viewer |
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| Gene orientation | | plus |
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| Gene size | | 6673 bp |
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