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NKX2-1 wt Allele

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NKX2-1 wt Allele Definition

Human NKX2-1 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 14q13 and is approximately 4 kb in length. This allele, which encodes thyroid transcription factor 1 protein, is involved in the modulation of transcription for thyroid specific genes and may play a role in lung development. Mutations in the gene are associated with hypothyroidism, neonatal respiratory distress, and both benign hereditary chorea and choreoathetosis.

NKX2-1 wt Allele Synonyms

NKX2-1 wt Allele, BCH, BHC, NK-2, NK2 Homeobox 1 wt Allele, NKX2.1, NKX2A, TEBP, TITF1, TTF-1, TTF1

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