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SOD1 wt Allele

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SOD1 wt Allele Definition

Human SOD1 gene is located within 21q22 and is approximately 9 kb in length. This gene, which encodes superoxide dismutase [Cu-Zn] protein, is involved in the conversion of superoxide radicals to molecular oxygen and hydrogen peroxide. Certain allelic variants of the SOD1 gene cause Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

SOD1 wt Allele Synonyms

SOD1 wt Allele, ALS, ALS1, IPOA, SOD, Superoxide Dismutase 1, Soluble (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis 1 (Adult)) wt Allele

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