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GENE - TERM ANNOTATION REPORT

RGD ID: 2189
Species: Rattus norvegicus
RGD Object: Gene
Symbol: B2m
Name: beta-2 microglobulin
Acc ID: DOID:640
Term: encephalomyelitis
Definition: A general term indicating inflammation of the BRAIN and SPINAL CORD, often used to indicate an infectious process, but also applicable to a variety of autoimmune and toxic-metabolic conditions. There is significant overlap regarding the usage of this term and ENCEPHALITIS in the literature.
Definition Source(s): MESH:D004679
Note: Use of the qualifier "multiple interactions" designates that the annotated interaction is comprised of a complex set of reactions and/or regulatory events, possibly involving additional chemicals and/or gene products.
Object SymbolQualifierEvidenceWithReferenceSourceNotesOriginal Reference(s)
B2m ISOB2m (Mus musculus)6482701RGDassociated with Theilovirus infection 
B2m ISOB2M (Homo sapiens)6482707RGDassociated with Measles; protein:increased expression:cerebrospinal fluid 
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