HAS2

GENE INFORMATION

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Gene name

HAS2

Synonyms

Description

Hyaluronan synthase 2 (HGNC Symbol)

Entrez gene summary

Hyaluronan or hyaluronic acid (HA) is a high molecular weight unbranched polysaccharide synthesized by a wide variety of organisms from bacteria to mammals, and is a constituent of the extracellular matrix. It consists of alternating glucuronic acid and N-acetylglucosamine residues that are linked by beta-1-3 and beta-1-4 glycosidic bonds. HA is synthesized by membrane-bound synthase at the inner surface of the plasma membrane, and the chains are extruded through pore-like structures into the extracellular space. It serves a variety of functions, including space filling, lubrication of joints, and provision of a matrix through which cells can migrate. HA is actively produced during wound healing and tissue repair to provide a framework for ingrowth of blood vessels and fibroblasts. Changes in the serum concentration of HA are associated with inflammatory and degenerative arthropathies such as rheumatoid arthritis. In addition, the interaction of HA with the leukocyte receptor CD44 is important in tissue-specific homing by leukocytes, and overexpression of HA receptors has been correlated with tumor metastasis. HAS2 is a member of the newly identified vertebrate gene family encoding putative hyaluronan synthases, and its amino acid sequence shows significant homology to glycosaminoglycan synthetase (DG42) from Xenopus laevis, and human and murine hyaluronan synthase 1. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Chromosome

8

Cytoband

q24.13

Chromosome location (bp)

121612116 - 121641390

Protein evidence

Evidence at protein level (all genes)

Ensembl

ENSG00000170961 (version 78.38)

Entrez gene

3037

UniProt

Q92819 (UniProt - Evidence at transcript level)

neXtProt

NX_Q92819

Antibodypedia

HAS2 antibodies
 

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HAS2-001
 
 
 
 
 

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Length
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Signal peptide
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Transmembrane regions
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HAS2-001 ENSP00000306991
ENST00000303924
Q92819
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