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SLC11A2 solute carrier family 11 member 2

Gene ID: 4891, updated on 3-Apr-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: DCT1; DMT1; AHMIO1; NRAMP2

Summary

This gene encodes a member of the solute carrier family 11 protein family. The product of this gene transports divalent metals and is involved in iron absorption. Mutations in this gene are associated with hypochromic microcytic anemia with iron overload. A related solute carrier family 11 protein gene is located on chromosome 2. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.[provided by RefSeq, Apr 2010]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
Microcytic anemia with liver iron overload
MedGen: C3806153OMIM: 206100GeneReviews: Not available
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Genomic context

Location:
12q13.12
Sequence:
Chromosome: 12; NC_000012.12 (50952263..51028886, complement)
Total number of exons:
25

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