Gene Symbol | PTGER2 |
Entrez Gene ID | 5732 |
Full Name | prostaglandin E receptor 2 |
Synonyms | EP2 |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene encodes a receptor for prostaglandin E2, a metabolite of arachidonic acid which has different biologic activities in a wide range of tissues. Mutations in this gene are associated with aspirin-induced susceptibility to asthma. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2009]. |
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Disorder Html: | {Asthma, aspirin-induced, susceptibility to}, 208550 (3) |