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SLC22A2 solute carrier family 22 member 2

Gene ID: 6582, updated on 11-Apr-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: OCT2

Summary

Polyspecific organic cation transporters in the liver, kidney, intestine, and other organs are critical for elimination of many endogenous small organic cations as well as a wide array of drugs and environmental toxins. This gene is one of three similar cation transporter genes located in a cluster on chromosome 6. The encoded protein contains twelve putative transmembrane domains and is a plasma integral membrane protein. It is found primarily in the kidney, where it may mediate the first step in cation reabsorption. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
An atlas of genetic influences on human blood metabolites.
GeneReviews: Not available
Genetic loci influencing kidney function and chronic kidney disease.
GeneReviews: Not available
New loci associated with kidney function and chronic kidney disease.
GeneReviews: Not available

Genomic context

Location:
6q25.3
Sequence:
Chromosome: 6; NC_000006.12 (160216755..160258821, complement)
Total number of exons:
11

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