LGALS2 Chromosome 22

Galectin 2
1 variant 1 Health Risk

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What This Gene Does
The protein encoded by this gene is a soluble beta-galactoside binding lectin. The encoded protein is found as a homodimer and can bind to lymphotoxin-alpha. A single nucleotide polymorphism in an intron of this gene can alter the transcriptional level of the protein, with a resultant increased risk of myocardial infarction. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Gene Info
Gene Group
Galectins
Locus Type
gene with protein product
Location
22q13.1
Ensembl
ENSG00000100079
Associated Conditions (2)
Myocardial infarction
susceptibility to
Key Variants
All Variants (1)
RSID Category Clinical Significance Conditions
RS7291467 Health Risk risk factor Myocardial infarction, susceptibility to, Myocardial infarction
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