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ARMS2 gene

age-related maculopathy susceptibility 2

Key facts

Official symbol
ARMS2
Full name
ARMS2
Chromosome
10
Map location
10q26.13
Organism
Homo sapiens
NCBI Gene ID
387715
Also known as
ARMD8

Function summary

This gene encodes a small secreted protein specific to primates. This protein is a component of the choroidal extracellular matrix of the eye. Mutations in this gene are associated with age-related macular degeneration. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2017].

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Data source: NCBI Gene · alsesAI Gene Library