SFTPA2
Respiratory System · Alveolar Surfactant Metabolism
Why is SFTPA2 studied in inherited lung disease?
SFTPA2 makes a surfactant-associated protein involved in lung biology. Certain pathogenic variants have been linked to pulmonary fibrosis, while other findings need separate variant-level interpretation.
- Common Gene Name
- surfactant protein A2
- NCBI Gene ID
- 729238
- Chromosome
- 10
Clinical Evidence Status
Established disease relationship
These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.
Answer Sources
Explore supporting evidence (1 records)
| Condition or drug | Evidence | Grade / status | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| interstitial lung disease 2 | ClinGen gene-disease validity | Definitive | Autosomal dominant | View source 2023-06-20 |
Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.
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