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ATOX1 antioxidant 1 copper chaperone

Gene ID: 475, updated on 17-Sep-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: ATX1; HAH1

Summary

This gene encodes a copper chaperone that plays a role in copper homeostasis by binding and transporting cytosolic copper to ATPase proteins in the trans-Golgi network for later incorporation to the ceruloplasmin. This protein also functions as an antioxidant against superoxide and hydrogen peroxide, and therefore, may play a significant role in cancer carcinogenesis. Because of its cytogenetic location, this gene represents a candidate gene for 5q-syndrome. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Genomic context

Location:
5q33.1
Sequence:
Chromosome: 5; NC_000005.10 (151742822..151758631, complement)
Total number of exons:
4

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