UGT2A2, Official Symbol UGT2A2provided by HGNC Official Full Name UDP glucuronosyltransferase family 2 member A2provided by HGNC Primary source HGNC:HGNC:28183 See related Ensembl:ENSG00000271271 MIM:619809; AllianceGenome:HGNC:28183 Gene type protein coding RefSeq status VALIDATED Organism Homo sapiens Lineage Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi; Mammalia; Eutheria; Euarchontoglires; Primates; Haplorrhini; Catarrhini; Hominidae; Homo Also known as UDPGT 2A2 Summary The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the UDP-glycosyltransferase family. Members of this protein family play a role in the conjugation and subsequent elimination of potentially toxic xenobiotics and endogenous compounds. The encoded enzyme is expressed in the olfactory neuroepithelium, which lines the posterior nasal cavity and is exposed to a wide range of odorants and airborne toxic compounds. Hence, this protein has been suggested to be involved in clearing lipophilic odorant molecules from the sensory epithelium. This gene shares exon structure with the UDP glucuronosyltransferase 2A1 family member, which encodes N-terminally distinct isoforms. Polymorphisms in this gene may be associated with the loss of taste and smell that is reported by some individuals during SARS-CoV-2 infection. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2022] Annotation information Note: This gene has been reviewed for its involvement in coronavirus biology, and is relevant for disease process. Expression Biased expression in kidney (RPKM 3.0), liver (RPKM 2.9) and 1 other tissue See more Orthologs all