A number of ELISA Kits are available that target nephrosis 2, podocin, an alias of the protein, NPHS2 stomatin family member, podocin. The human protein, encoded by the gene NPHS2, is a member of the Band 7/mec-2 family. The protein's cellular localization is indicated to be membrane-associated. Additional synonyms or past names for this protein may include: PDCN, SRN1. Homology is conserved in other species, such as Mouse, Rat, Frog.