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BPIFB2 BPI fold containing family B member 2

Gene ID: 80341, updated on 17-Jun-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: RYSR; BPIL1; LPLUNC2; C20orf184; dJ726C3.2

Summary

This gene encodes a member of the lipid transfer/lipopolysaccharide binding protein (LT/LBP) gene family. It is highly expressed in hypertrophic tonsils. This gene and three other members of the LT/LBP gene family form a cluster on the long arm of chromosome 20. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Genomic context

Location:
20q11.21
Sequence:
Chromosome: 20; NC_000020.11 (33007704..33023703)
Total number of exons:
16

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