NQO1 wt Allele

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NQO1 wt Allele Definition

Human NQO1 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 16q22.1 and is approximately 17 kb in length. This allele, which encodes NAD(P)H dehydrogenase [quinone] 1 protein, plays a role in the reduction of quinones to hydroquinones. It is also involved in the biosynthesis of prothrombin. The NQO1 gene is overexpressed in many types of cancer.

NQO1 wt Allele Synonyms

NQO1 wt Allele, DHQU, DIA4, DTD, NAD(P)H Dehydrogenase, Quinone 1 wt Allele, NMOR1, NMORI, QR1

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