Gene nameGene Name - the full gene name approved by the HGNC.
ATP binding cassette subfamily A member 2
Gene symbolGene Symbol - the official gene symbol approved by the HGNC, which is a short abbreviated form of the gene name.
ABCA2
SynonymsGene synonyms aliases
ABC2, IDPOGSA
ChromosomeChromosome number
9
Chromosome locationChromosomal Location - indicates the cytogenetic location of the gene or region on the chromosome.
9q34.3
SummarySummary of gene provided in NCBI Entrez Gene.
The membrane-associated protein encoded by this gene is a member of the superfamily of ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters. ABC proteins transport various molecules across extra- and intracellular membranes. ABC genes are divided into seven distinct s
ATP-binding cassette sub-family A member 2 (EC 7.6.2.-) (ATP-binding cassette transporter 2) (ATP-binding cassette 2)
Protein function
Probable lipid transporter that modulates cholesterol sequestration in the late endosome/lysosome by regulating the intracellular sphingolipid metabolism, in turn participates in cholesterol homeostasis (Probable) (PubMed:15238223, PubMed:218104