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INSR wt Allele

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INSR wt Allele Definition

Human INSR wild-type allele is located within 19p13.3-p13.2 and is approximately 177 kb in length. This allele, which encodes insulin receptor protein, plays a role in the regulation of glucose uptake. Mutations in either the structural gene or processing steps may lead to insulin resistance.

INSR wt Allele Synonyms

INSR wt Allele, INSR, Insulin Receptor wt Allele

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