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MAT2A methionine adenosyltransferase 2A

Gene ID: 4144, updated on 3-Nov-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: MATA2; MATII; SAMS2

Summary

The protein encoded by this gene catalyzes the production of S-adenosylmethionine (AdoMet) from methionine and ATP. AdoMet is the key methyl donor in cellular processes. [provided by RefSeq, Jun 2011]

Genomic context

Location:
2p11.2
Sequence:
Chromosome: 2; NC_000002.12 (85539168..85545281)
Total number of exons:
9

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