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HSPB6 heat shock protein family B (small) member 6

Gene ID: 126393, updated on 17-Sep-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: HEL55; Hsp20; PPP1R91

Summary

This locus encodes a heat shock protein. The encoded protein likely plays a role in smooth muscle relaxation. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2012]

Genomic context

Location:
19q13.12
Sequence:
Chromosome: 19; NC_000019.10 (35754566..35757029, complement)
Total number of exons:
3

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