STEAP2 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human STEAP2 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 7q21.13 and is approximately 76 kb in length. This allele, which encodes metalloreductase STEAP2 protein, plays a role in iron and copper ion metabolism. Increased transcription of the gene is associated with prostate cancer progression.

**Synonyms:** - IPCA1 - PCANAP1 - PUMPCn - Prostate Cancer Associated Protein 1 Gene - Protein Upregulated in Metastatic Prostate Cancer Gene - STAMP1 - STEAP Family Member 2, Metalloreductase Gene - STEAP2 Metalloreductase wt Allele - STMP - Six Transmembrane Epithelial Antigen of the Prostate 2 Gene