MT2A - metallothionein 2A Gene
Also Known as MT2; MT-2; MT-II
Species: Homo sapiens
About MT2A
This gene has 5 transcripts (splice variants), 156 orthologues and 11 paralogues. Broad expression in adrenal (RPKM 718.8), liver (RPKM 608.8) and 20 other tissues.
Summary
This gene is a member of the metallothionein family of genes. Proteins encoded by this gene family are low in molecular weight, are cysteine-rich, lack aromatic residues, and bind divalent heavy metal ions, altering the intracellular concentration of heavy metals in the cell. These proteins act as anti-oxidants, protect against hydroxyl free radicals, are important in homeostatic control of metal in the cell, and play a role in detoxification of heavy metals. The encoded protein interacts with the protein encoded by the homeobox containing 1 gene in some cell types, controlling intracellular zinc levels, affecting apoptotic and Autophagy pathways. Some polymorphisms in this gene are associated with an increased risk of Cancer. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2017]
MT2A Products (1)
| mRNA | Protein | Name |
|---|---|---|
| NM_005953.5 | NP_005944.1 | metallothionein-2 |
| Molecular Function GO Annotation | Evidence | References | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| enables protein binding |
IPI
IPI: Inferred from physical interaction
|
12646258 | GOA |
| Biological Process GO Annotation | Evidence | References | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| involved in cellular response to erythropoietin |
IEP
IEP: Inferred from expression pattern
|
11168427 | GOA |
| involved in cellular response to interleukin-3 |
IEP
IEP: Inferred from expression pattern
|
11168427 | GOA |
| involved in cellular response to zinc ion |
IEP
IEP: Inferred from expression pattern
|
11168427 | GOA |
MT2A Protein Structure
Metallothio: Metallothionein (1 - 61)
- 0
- 61 a.a.
| Protein Preferred Names | Protein Names | |
|---|---|---|
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metallothionein-2 |
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MT2A Protein-protein interaction Information
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Type
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Protein Name | Protein ID | Interactor | Interactor Species | Interactor ID | Detection Method | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Intra
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MT2A | P02795 | PRKD1 | Homo sapiens | Q15139 | 14550308 | |
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Intra
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MT2A | P02795 | PRKD1 | Homo sapiens | Q15139 | 14550308 | |
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Intra
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MT2A | P02795 | SPINK7 | Homo sapiens | P58062 | 12646258 | |
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Intra
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MT2A | P02795 | SPINK7 | Homo sapiens | P58062 | 12646258 | |
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Intra
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MT2A | P02795 | APOE | Homo sapiens | P02649 | 32814053 | |
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Intra
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MT2A | P02795 | APOE | Homo sapiens | P02649 | 32814053 | |
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Intra
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MT2A | P02795 | APOE | Homo sapiens | P02649 | 32814053 | |
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Intra
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MT2A | P02795 | COL26A1 | Homo sapiens | Q96A83-2 | 32814053 | |
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Intra
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MT2A | P02795 | COL26A1 | Homo sapiens | Q96A83-2 | 32814053 | |
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Intra
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MT2A | P02795 | COL26A1 | Homo sapiens | Q96A83-2 | 32814053 | |
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Intra
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MT2A | P02795 | HTT | Homo sapiens | P42858 | 32814053 | |
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Intra
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MT2A | P02795 | HTT | Homo sapiens | P42858 | 32814053 | |
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Intra
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MT2A | P02795 | HTT | Homo sapiens | P42858 | 32814053 | |
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Intra
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MT2A | P02795 | PMP22 | Homo sapiens | A0A6Q8PF08 | 32814053 | |
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Intra
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MT2A | P02795 | PMP22 | Homo sapiens | A0A6Q8PF08 | 32814053 | |
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Intra
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MT2A | P02795 | PMP22 | Homo sapiens | A0A6Q8PF08 | 32814053 | |
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Intra
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MT2A | P02795 | ICAM5 | Homo sapiens | Q9UMF0 | 32814053 | |
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Intra
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MT2A | P02795 | ICAM5 | Homo sapiens | Q9UMF0 | 32814053 | |
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Intra
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MT2A | P02795 | ICAM5 | Homo sapiens | Q9UMF0 | 32814053 | |
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Intra
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MT2A | P02795 | FLNA | Homo sapiens | P21333-2 | 32814053 | |
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Intra
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MT2A | P02795 | FLNA | Homo sapiens | P21333-2 | 32814053 | |
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Intra
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MT2A | P02795 | FLNA | Homo sapiens | P21333-2 | 32814053 | |
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Intra
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MT2A | P02795 | SNCA | Homo sapiens | P37840 | 32814053 | |
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Intra
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MT2A | P02795 | SNCA | Homo sapiens | P37840 | 32814053 | |
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Intra
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MT2A | P02795 | SNCA | Homo sapiens | P37840 | 32814053 |
Related Diseases
| Diseases | Alias | |
|---|---|---|
| Scrapie |
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| Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Type X |
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| Esophageal Cancer |
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| Menkes Disease |
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| Deficiency Anemia |
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Orthologs Information
| Species | Symbol | Source | ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mus musculus | MT2A | MGD | MGI:97172 |
| Rattus norvegicus | MT2A | RGD | RGD:1592345 |
| Others | MT2A | NCBI |