Gene: SESN2

Alternate names for this Gene: HI95|SES2|SEST2

Gene Summary: This gene encodes a member of the sestrin family of PA26-related proteins. The encoded protein may function in the regulation of cell growth and survival. This protein may be involved in cellular response to different stress conditions.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 1

Location in Chromosome : 1p35.3

Description of this Gene: sestrin 2

Type of Gene: protein-coding

rs74896528 in SESN2 gene and Uric acid measurement (procedure) PMID 31578528 2019 Target genes, variants, tissues and transcriptional pathways influencing human serum urate levels.

PMID 30993211 2019 Genome-wide meta-analysis identifies multiple novel loci associated with serum uric acid levels in Japanese individuals.