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AGT wt Allele

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AGT wt Allele Definition

Human AGT wild-type allele is located within 1q42-q43 and is approximately 12 kb in length. This allele, which encodes angiotensinogen protein, plays a role in the modulation of blood pressure. Mutations in the gene may increase the risk of essential hypertension, renal failure and preeclampsia.

AGT wt Allele Synonyms

AGT wt Allele, AGT, ANHU, Angiotensinogen (Serine (Or Cysteine) Proteinase Inhibitor, Clade A (Alpha-1 Antiproteinase, Antitrypsin), Member 8) wt Allele, SERPINA8

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