SLC39A2 Gene Summary [Human]
This gene encodes a member of the ZIP family of metal ion transporters. The encoded protein functions as a zinc transporter. Mutations in this gene may be associated with susceptibility to carotid artery disease. Multiple transcript variants have been described. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2010]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | SLC39A2 |
| Official Name | solute carrier family 39 member 2 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:17127] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000165794 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | solute carrier family 39 member 2 |
| Synonyms | 6A1, Eti-1, F730005G13, F730005G13Rik, Gm1789, Gm289, hZIP2, solute carrier family 39 member 2, solute carrier family 39 (zinc transporter), member 2, ZIP-2 |
| Species | Human, Homo sapiens |
| Orthologies |
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 in human SLC39A2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
- ZIP Zinc transporter
- protein binding
- zinc finger domain
- zinc ion transporter
- metal ion transporter
- acidic domain
- transporter
Top Findings
The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
Subcellular Expression
Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
- Plasma Membrane
- cytoplasmic ribonucleoprotein granule
- Nucleus
- cytoplasmic vesicles
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human SLC39A2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
- keratinocyte differentiation
- zinc ion transport
- cadmium ion transmembrane transport
- zinc ion transmembrane transport
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
- cytoplasmic vesicle
- plasma membrane
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
- protein binding
- zinc ion transmembrane transporter activity
- metal ion transmembrane transporter activity