SLC24A5 gene
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Term | SLC24A5 gene |
Short definition | SLC24A5 gene - gene that makes a protein involved in the coloring of skin, hair and eyes. Mutations (changes) in the SLC24A5 gene have been found in a hereditary condition called oculocutaneous albinism. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
SLC24A5 gene - gene that makes a protein involved in the coloring of skin, hair and eyes. Mutations (changes) in the SLC24A5 gene have been found in a hereditary condition called oculocutaneous albinism. People with this condition have very pale skin and light-colored hair and eyes. They also have a high risk of developing skin cancer early on
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on SLC24A5 gene
- Wikipedia's article - SLC24A5 gene
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