TTR wt Allele

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TTR wt Allele Definition

Human TTR wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 18q12.1 and is approximately 7 kb in length. This allele, which encodes transthyretin protein, plays a role in the stabilization and transport of thyroxine and retinol. Mutations in the gene are associated with hyperthyroxinemia and amyloidosis types 1 and 7.

TTR wt Allele Synonyms

TTR wt Allele, HsT2651, PALB, Prealbumin, Amyloidosis Type I Gene, TBPA, Transthyretin wt Allele

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