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Gene entry

MOCS2

molybdenum cofactor synthesis 2

Chromosome
5
Cytoband
5q11.2
Variants (rsID)
7

MOCS2 is a protein-coding gene, meaning the body reads it as instructions to build a protein, located on chromosome 5 (region 5q11.2). Its official name is “molybdenum cofactor synthesis 2”. The reference table lists 7 variants (rsID) for this gene.

Clinically classified variants

4 reference-table entries with clinical significance.

  • rs2233218Conflicting interpretationssingle nucleotide variantSulfite oxidase deficiency due to molybdenum cofactor deficiency type B
  • rs398122797Likely pathogenicDeletionSulfite oxidase deficiency due to molybdenum cofactor deficiency type B|Abnormality of metabolism/homeostasis
  • rs772575104Pathogenicsingle nucleotide variantSulfite oxidase deficiency due to molybdenum cofactor deficiency type B
  • rs398122798Uncertain significanceDeletionSulfite oxidase deficiency due to molybdenum cofactor deficiency type B|Combined molybdoflavoprotein enzyme deficiency

Other listed variants

Public references

Data from the institutional reference table and public NCBI annotation. For education only; not a substitute for medical or genetic counselling.