MGST2 Gene Summary

The MAPEG (Membrane Associated Proteins in Eicosanoid and Glutathione metabolism) family consists of six human proteins, several of which are involved in the production of leukotrienes and prostaglandin E, important mediators of inflammation. This gene encodes a protein which catalyzes the conjugation of leukotriene A4 and reduced glutathione to produce leukotriene C4. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been identified in this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2011]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
MGST2
Official Name
microsomal glutathione S-transferase 2 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:7063]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000085871
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 4258 Ensembl: ENSG00000085871
Aliases microsomal glutathione S-transferase 2
Synonyms
GST2,MGST-II,microsomal glutathione S-transferase 2
Species
Human, Homo sapiens

Protein Domains

A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • binding protein
  • glutathione transferase
  • MAPEG family
  • enzyme
  • protein binding
  • glutathione peroxidase
  • leukotriene-C4 synthase
  • identical protein binding

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the MGST2 gene plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • breast cancer
  • progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis type 1
  • vesicoureteral reflux
regulated by
  • pirinixic acid
  • lipopolysaccharide
  • TNF
  • dexamethasone
  • VEGF
  • TP53
  • PDGF-BB
  • EGF
  • natural T-regulatory cells
  • LDB1
regulates
  • cysteinyl-leukotriene
  • lipid
  • phospholipid
  • glutathione
  • leukotriene

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Cytoplasm
  • microsomal fraction
  • intracellular membrane-bounded organelle
  • cellular membrane
  • Plasma Membrane
  • vesicles
  • endoplasmic reticulum membrane
  • caveolae

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the MGST2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

biological PROCESS

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • leukotriene biosynthetic process
  • positive regulation of inflammatory response
  • lipid metabolic process
  • glutathione biosynthetic process
  • response to lipopolysaccharide
  • membrane lipid catabolic process
  • response to organic nitrogen

cellular COMPONENT

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • endoplasmic reticulum membrane
  • nuclear envelope
  • intracellular membrane-bounded organelle
  • membrane
  • endoplasmic reticulum
  • plasma membrane

molecular FUNCTION

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • identical protein binding
  • glutathione peroxidase activity
  • protein binding
  • glutathione binding
  • enzyme activator activity
  • glutathione transferase activity
  • leukotriene-C4 synthase activity

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