CA6 carbonic anhydrase 6
Gene ID: 765, updated on 10-Oct-2024Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: CA-VI; GUSTIN
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Summary
The protein encoded by this gene is one of several isozymes of carbonic anhydrase. This protein is found only in salivary glands and saliva and protein may play a role in the reversible hydratation of carbon dioxide though its function in saliva is unknown. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Genomic context
- Location:
- 1p36.23
- Sequence:
- Chromosome: 1; NC_000001.11 (8945868..8975092)
- Total number of exons:
- 10
Variation
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ClinVar | Variants reported to ClinVar |
dbVar | Studies and variants |
SNP | Variation Viewer for CA6 variants |
Genome viewer | Explore NCBI-annotated and select non-NCBI annotated genome assemblies |
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