Gene: LEAP2

Alternate names for this Gene: LEAP-2

Gene Summary: This gene encodes a cysteine-rich cationic antimicrobial peptide that is expressed predominantly in the liver. The mature peptide has activity against gram-positive bacteria and yeasts.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 5

Location in Chromosome : 5q31.1

Description of this Gene: liver enriched antimicrobial peptide 2

Type of Gene: protein-coding

rs803222 in LEAP2 gene and Leukemia, Myelocytic, Acute PMID 27903959 2017 Genome-wide haplotype association study identify the FGFR2 gene as a risk gene for acute myeloid leukemia.