gene 1,225 words KG: NCX2 2026-03-27
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NCX2 (SLC8A2) Gene

🧬 Gene Info
Gene SymbolNCX2
Full NameSodium Calcium Exchanger 2
AliasesNCX2 (SLC8A2)
Chromosome15q21.3
FunctionNCX2 (SLC8A2) encodes the sodium-calcium exchanger 2, a neuron-specific isoform of the NCX family that is predominantly expressed in the central and peripheral nervous systems
Primary ExpressionBrain (neurons), Retina, Inner ear
Subcellular Localizationpatterns that are optimized for neuronal function. The exchanger plays essential roles in maintaining calcium balance at
Molecular Weight~105 kDa
Amino Acids921 aa
UniProt IDP55685
NCBI Gene ID6577
Ensembl IDENSG00000126860
OMIM607857
GeneCardsNCX2
Human Protein AtlasNCX2
DatabasesGeneCardsHPASTRING

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