AHSG gene
alpha 2-HS glycoprotein
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From NCBI Gene:
The protein encoded by this gene is a negatively-charged serum glycoprotein that is synthesized by hepatocytes. The encoded protein consists of two polypeptide chains, which are both cleaved from a proprotein encoded from a single mRNA. It is involved in several processes, including endocytosis, brain development, and the formation of bone tissue. Defects in this gene are a cause of susceptibility to leanness. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2017]
From UniProt:
Promotes endocytosis, possesses opsonic properties and influences the mineral phase of bone. Shows affinity for calcium and barium ions.
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From NCBI Gene:
- Alopecia mental retardation syndrome 1
From UniProt:
Alopecia-mental retardation syndrome 1 (APMR1): A rare autosomal recessive form of alopecia. APMR1 patients show loss of hair on the scalp, absence of eyebrows, eyelashes, axillary and pubic hair, and mild to severe mental retardation. [MIM:203650]
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Cytogenetic Location: 3q27.3, which is the long (q) arm of chromosome 3 at position 27.3
Molecular Location: base pairs 186,613,060 to 186,621,318 on chromosome 3 (Homo sapiens Updated Annotation Release 109.20190905, GRCh38.p13) (NCBI)

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