Gene: SLC24A2
Alternate names for this Gene: NCKX2
Gene Summary: This gene encodes a member of the calcium/cation antiporter superfamily of transport proteins. The encoded protein belongs to the SLC24 branch of exchangers, which can mediate the extrusion of one Ca2+ ion and one K+ ion in exchange for four Na+ ions. This family member is a retinal cone/brain exchanger that can mediate a light-induced decrease in free Ca2+ concentration. This protein may also play a neuroprotective role during ischemic brain injury. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 9
Location in Chromosome : 9p22.1-p21.3
Description of this Gene: solute carrier family 24 member 2
Type of Gene: protein-coding