Gene Symbol | Bglap2 |
Entrez Gene ID | 12097 |
Full Name | bone gamma-carboxyglutamate protein 2 |
Synonyms | BGP2,Bglap1,Bgp,Og2,mOC-B |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Mus musculus(house mouse) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene encodes a preproprotein that is proteolytically processed to generate a mature protein product. This protein product is a hormone that is secreted by osteoblasts and may function in bone remodeling and energy metabolism. Homozygous knockout mice for this gene exhibit a gradual increase in bone size, density and strength, as well as elevated adiposity and impaired glucose tolerance. This gene is present in a gene cluster with other related genes on chromosome 3. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2015]. |