| Gene Symbol | BCO2 |
| Entrez Gene ID | 83875 |
| Full Name | beta-carotene oxygenase 2 |
| Synonyms | B-DIOX-II,BCDO2 |
| General protein information |
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| Gene Type | protein-coding |
| Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
| Genome | |
| Summary | This gene encodes an enzyme which oxidizes carotenoids such as beta-carotene during the biosynthesis of vitamin A. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2012]. |
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