PMP2, Official Symbol PMP2provided by HGNC Official Full Name peripheral myelin protein 2provided by HGNC Primary source HGNC:HGNC:9117 See related Ensembl:ENSG00000147588 MIM:170715; AllianceGenome:HGNC:9117 Gene type protein coding RefSeq status REVIEWED Organism Homo sapiens Lineage Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi; Mammalia; Eutheria; Euarchontoglires; Primates; Haplorrhini; Catarrhini; Hominidae; Homo Also known as P2; MP2; CMT1G; FABP8; M-FABP Summary The protein encoded by this gene localizes to myelin sheaths of the peripheral nervous system. The encoded protein can bind both the membrane layers of the sheaths and monomeric lipids, and is thought to provide stability to the sheath. A defect in this gene was shown to be a cause of dominant demyelinating CMT neuropathy. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2017] Expression Restricted expression toward brain (RPKM 121.5) See more Orthologs all