Gene nameGene Name - the full gene name approved by the HGNC.
Angiotensin II receptor type 2
Gene symbolGene Symbol - the official gene symbol approved by the HGNC, which is a short abbreviated form of the gene name.
AGTR2
SynonymsGene synonyms aliases
AT2, ATGR2, MRX88
ChromosomeChromosome number
X
Chromosome locationChromosomal Location - indicates the cytogenetic location of the gene or region on the chromosome.
Xq23
SummarySummary of gene provided in NCBI Entrez Gene.
The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 1 family, and functions as a receptor for angiotensin II. It is an intergral membrane protein that is highly expressed in fetus and in neonates, but scantily in adult tissues, exce
miRNAmiRNA information provided by mirtarbase database.
Type-2 angiotensin II receptor (Angiotensin II type-2 receptor) (AT2 receptor)
Protein function
Receptor for angiotensin II, a vasoconstricting peptide (PubMed:28379944, PubMed:29967536, PubMed:31899086, PubMed:8185599). Signals primarily via a non-canonical G-protein- and beta-arrestin independent pathways (PubMed:28379944). Cooperates wi