| Gene Symbol |
MAP2
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| Gene Synonyms |
MAP-2 MAP2A MAP2B MAP2C |
| Gene Full Name |
microtubule associated protein 2 |
| Gene Summary |
This gene encodes a protein that belongs to the microtubule-associated protein family. The proteins of this family are thought to be involved in microtubule assembly, which is an essential step in neurogenesis. The products of similar genes in rat and mouse are neuron-specific cytoskeletal proteins that are enriched in dentrites, implicating a role in determining and stabilizing dentritic shape during neuron development. A number of alternatively spliced variants encoding distinct isoforms have been described. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2010] |
| Alternative Names |
DKFZp686I2148 MAP 2 MAP dendrite specific MAP-2 MAP2 MAP2A MAP2B MAP2C Microtubule associated protein 2 Microtubule-associated protein 2 MTAP2_HUMAN |
| Molecular Weight(MW) |
200 kDa |
| Cellular Localization |
Cell projection, Cytoplasm, Cytoskeleton, Microtubule. |