Gene Symbol | Angpt2 |
Entrez Gene ID | 11601 |
Full Name | angiopoietin 2 |
Synonyms | Agpt2,Ang-2,Ang2 |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Mus musculus(house mouse) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene encodes an endothelial cell (EC)-derived regulator of angiogenesis and ligand for endothelial-specific receptor tyrosine kinase. The encoded protein acts as an anti-apoptotic factor for stressed ECs and a proapoptotic factor for resting ECs. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2013]. |