gene 544 words KG: MT2A 2026-03-24
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MT2A (Metallothionein-2A)

🧬 Gene Info
Gene SymbolMT2A
Full NameMetallothionein-2A
Chromosome16q13
Primary Expressionthe brain and is upregulated in response to various cellular stresses
Molecular Weight7 kDa
Amino Acids61 aa
UniProt IDP02795
NCBI Gene ID4502
Ensembl IDENSG00000125148 (actually MT1A cluster)
OMIM156361
GeneCardsMT2A
Human Protein AtlasMT2A
Encoded ProteinMetallothionein-2A
Protein Size61 amino acids (~6-7 kDa)
Associated DiseasesAls
KG Connections13 knowledge graph edges
DatabasesGeneCardsHPASTRING

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