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CYP2C8 wt Allele

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CYP2C8 wt Allele Definition

Human CYP2C8 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 10q23.33 and is approximately 33 kb in length. This allele, which encodes cytochrome P450 2C8 protein, plays a role in the metabolism of drugs and xenobiotics. Several allelic variants of the CYP2C8 gene contribute to the poor metabolizer phenotype.

CYP2C8 wt Allele Synonyms

CYP2C8 wt Allele, CPC8, Cytochrome P450, Family 2, Subfamily C, Polypeptide 8 wt Allele, P450 MP-12/MP-20

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