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LTK leukocyte receptor tyrosine kinase

Gene ID: 4058, updated on 28-Oct-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: TYK1

Summary

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the ros/insulin receptor family of tyrosine kinases. Tyrosine-specific phosphorylation of proteins is a key to the control of diverse pathways leading to cell growth and differentiation. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2008]

Genomic context

Location:
15q15.1
Sequence:
Chromosome: 15; NC_000015.10 (41503637..41513827, complement)
Total number of exons:
21

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