Ataxin-2

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Ataxin-2 (1313 aa, ~140 kDa) is encoded by the human ATXN2 gene. This protein plays a role in the modulation of epidermal growth factor receptor internalization.

**Synonyms:** - ATXN2 - Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 2 Protein - Trinucleotide Repeat Containing 13 - Trinucleotide Repeat-Containing Gene 13 Protein