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TG wt Allele

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TG wt Allele Definition

Human TG wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 8q24 and is approximately 268 kb in length. This allele, which encodes thyroglobulin protein, plays a role in the mediation of thyroid hormone production. Mutations in the gene are involved in goiter formation and genetic variants are associated with autoimmune thyroid disease type 3.

TG wt Allele Synonyms

TG wt Allele, TG, Thyroglobulin wt Allele

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