Gene:
Parkinson disease (autosomal recessive, juvenile) 2, parkin
Gene ID:
207223
Symbol:
PARK2
Species:
1000
Description:
The function of this gene is unknown; however, it may play a role in the ubiquitin-mediated proteolytic pathway. Mutations in this gene are known to cause autosomal recessive juvenile parkinsonism. Alternative splicing of this gene produces three known products of undetermined function.