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NPM2 nucleophosmin/nucleoplasmin 2

Gene ID: 10361, updated on 2-Nov-2024
Gene type: protein coding

Summary

Predicted to enable RNA binding activity; chromatin binding activity; and histone binding activity. Involved in several processes, including blastocyst development; oocyte differentiation; and regulation of cell cycle process. Located in chromatin and nucleus. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Nov 2024]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
Novel genetic loci identified for the pathophysiology of childhood obesity in the Hispanic population.
GeneReviews: Not available

Genomic context

Location:
8p21.3
Sequence:
Chromosome: 8; NC_000008.11 (22024134..22036897)
Total number of exons:
9

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