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FLASH GENE

Symbol

FADS2

contributors: mct - updated : 17-12-2021

HGNC name	fatty acid desaturase 2
HGNC id	3575

FLASH GENE DNA RNA EXPRESSION PROTEIN DISORDER ANIMAL & CELL MODELS

ANIMAL & CELL MODELS

deletion of Fads2 gene expression in the mouse abolishes the initial step in the enzymatic cascade of PUFA synthesis, that does not impair the normal viability and lifespan of male and female fads2 -/- mice, but causes sterility