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AOX1 aldehyde oxidase 1

Gene ID: 316, updated on 10-Oct-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: AO; AOH1

Summary

Aldehyde oxidase produces hydrogen peroxide and, under certain conditions, can catalyze the formation of superoxide. Aldehyde oxidase is a candidate gene for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
Genome-wide association study of intelligence: additive effects of novel brain expressed genes.
GeneReviews: Not available

Genomic context

Location:
2q33.1
Sequence:
Chromosome: 2; NC_000002.12 (200586014..200682241)
Total number of exons:
38

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