WNK2 Chromosome 9
WNK lysine deficient protein kinase 2
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What This Gene Does
The protein encoded by this gene is a cytoplasmic serine-threonine kinase that belongs to the protein kinase superfamily. The protein plays an important role in the regulation of electrolyte homeostasis, cell signaling survival, and proliferation. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2013]
Gene Info
Gene Group
WNK lysine deficient protein kinases
Locus Type
gene with protein product
Location
9q22.31
Ensembl
ENSG00000165238
Associated Conditions (1)
Inborn genetic diseases
Key Variants
All Variants (1)
| RSID | Category | Clinical Significance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| RS757473977 | Health Risk | Likely pathogenic | Inborn genetic diseases, Inborn genetic diseases |