Gene: BCO2
Alternate names for this Gene: B-DIOX-II|BCDO2
Gene Summary: This gene encodes an enzyme which oxidizes carotenoids such as beta-carotene during the biosynthesis of vitamin A. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 11
Location in Chromosome : 11q23.1
Description of this Gene: beta-carotene oxygenase 2
Type of Gene: protein-coding