TSPAN2 plays a crucial role in signaling within oligodendrocytes during the early stages of their terminal differentiation into myelin-forming glia. It may also contribute to the stabilization of the mature myelin sheath.
Gene References Into Functions
Research has identified TSPAN2 as a potential candidate gene involved in Blood Pressure Regulation, regulated by heritable DNA methylation. PMID: 29198723
TSPAN2 appears to promote apoptosis of RNAKT-15 cells by modulating the JNK/beta-catenin pathway in response to high glucose concentrations. Targeting TSPAN2 could potentially offer a therapeutic approach to address glucose toxicity-induced beta-cell failure. PMID: 27247127
A novel locus (G allele at rs12122341) located near TSPAN2 on chromosome 1p13.2 has been linked to large artery atherosclerosis-related stroke. PMID: 26708676
Studies suggest that TSPAN2 contributes to the early stages of oligodendrocyte differentiation into myelin-forming glia. Furthermore, in human lung cancer, Tspan2 may play a role in the progression of tumor metastasis by influencing cancer cell motility and invasion functions. PMID: 28408487
TSPAN2 has been identified as a factor contributing to invasion, motility, and metastasis. PMID: 24726368
The C-allele of rs2078371 near TSPAN-2 has also been associated with migraine at a genome-wide significance level. PMID: 23294458