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DHX40 DEAH-box helicase 40

Gene ID: 79665, updated on 10-Oct-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: PAD; DDX40; ARG147

Summary

This gene encodes a member of the DExH/D box family of ATP-dependent RNA helicases that have an essential role in RNA metabolism. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants. A pseudogene of this gene is found on chromosome 17.[provided by RefSeq, Oct 2009]

Genomic context

Location:
17q23.1
Sequence:
Chromosome: 17; NC_000017.11 (59565610..59608345)
Total number of exons:
18

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