SPNS2 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human SPNS2 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 17p13.2 and is approximately 41 kb in length. This allele, which encodes protein spinster homolog 2, is involved in sphingolipid transport. Mutation of the gene may be involved in early onset progressive hearing loss.

**Synonyms:** - Sphingolipid Transporter 2 wt Allele - Spinster Homolog 2 (Drosophila) Gene - Spinster, Drosophila, Homolog of, 2 Gene