Gene: PLK2

Alternate names for this Gene: SNK|hPlk2|hSNK

Gene Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the polo family of serine/threonine protein kinases that have a role in normal cell division. This gene is most abundantly expressed in testis, spleen and fetal tissues, and its expression is inducible by serum, suggesting that it may also play an important role in cells undergoing rapid cell division. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 5

Location in Chromosome : 5q11.2

Description of this Gene: polo like kinase 2

Type of Gene: protein-coding

rs1848510 in PLK2 gene and Diastolic blood pressure PMID 30224653 2018 Genetic analysis of over 1 million people identifies 535 new loci associated with blood pressure traits.

rs1848510 in PLK2 gene and Systolic Pressure PMID 30595370 2019 Leveraging Polygenic Functional Enrichment to Improve GWAS Power.