FASN wt Allele

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FASN wt Allele Definition

Human FASN wild-type allele is located within 17q25 and is approximately 20 kb in length. This allele, which encodes fatty acid synthase protein, is involved in the biosynthesis of long-chain fatty acids. The FASN gene is overexpressed in many epithelial cancers and is associated with poor prognosis.

FASN wt Allele Synonyms

FASN wt Allele, FAS, Fatty Acid Synthase wt Allele, MGC14367, MGC15706, OA-519

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