Atp2a2

Atp2a2 (pronounced as A-T-P-two-A-two) is a gene that provides instructions for making an enzyme called the SERCA2 pump. This pump is found in the Endoplasmic reticulum of cells and is involved in the regulation of Calcium levels within the cell.

Etymology

The term "Atp2a2" is derived from the full name of the gene, "ATPase Sarcoplasmic/Endoplasmic Reticulum Ca2+ Transporting 2". The "ATP" part of the name refers to Adenosine triphosphate, the molecule that provides energy for the pump's function. The "2a2" part of the name indicates that this is the second of two similar genes.

Related Terms

• SERCA2: The protein produced by the Atp2a2 gene. This protein acts as a pump, moving calcium ions into the sarcoplasmic reticulum.
• Endoplasmic reticulum: A network of tubules within the cell where protein synthesis and lipid metabolism occur. The SERCA2 pump is located in the membrane of the endoplasmic reticulum.
• Calcium: A mineral that is crucial for the proper functioning of the body's cells. The SERCA2 pump helps to regulate the levels of calcium within cells.
• Adenosine triphosphate: A molecule that provides energy for many processes within the cell, including the function of the SERCA2 pump.

See Also

• Darier's disease: A skin disorder that is often caused by mutations in the Atp2a2 gene.
• Calcium signaling: The use of calcium ions to transmit signals within and between cells. The SERCA2 pump plays a key role in this process.

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