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NOX5 NADPH oxidase 5

Gene ID: 79400, updated on 28-Oct-2024
Gene type: protein coding

Summary

Enables proton channel activity and superoxide-generating NAD(P)H oxidase activity. Involved in several processes, including positive regulation of reactive oxygen species metabolic process; proton transmembrane transport; and superoxide anion generation. Located in endoplasmic reticulum and plasma membrane. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Oct 2024]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
Genome-wide association study evaluating lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 mass and activity at baseline and after rosuvastatin therapy.
GeneReviews: Not available
Novel genetic loci identified for the pathophysiology of childhood obesity in the Hispanic population.
GeneReviews: Not available

Genomic context

Location:
15q23
Sequence:
Chromosome: 15; NC_000015.10 (69014695..69062762)
Total number of exons:
16

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