gene 847 words KG: DUOX1 2026-03-22
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DUOX1 Gene

🧬 Gene Info
Gene SymbolDUOX1
Full NameDual Oxidase 1
Chromosome15q21.1
Functionis an important component in the neurobiology of neurodegenerative diseases.
Primary Expressionvarious tissues including the thyroid, lung, and gastrointestinal tract, where it plays critical roles in hydrogen peroxide production, host defense
Molecular Weight175 kDa
Amino Acids545 aa
UniProt ID[Q9UHD8](https://www.uniprot.org/uniprot/Q9UHD8)
Ensembl IDENSG00000155505
OMIM607709
GeneCardsDUOX1
Human Protein AtlasDUOX1
Peroxidase activityUnlike other NOX enzymes, DUOX has intrinsic peroxidase activity
Calcium dependenceDirectly activated by calcium binding to EF-hand domains
Maturation factor requirementRequires DUOXA1 for proper folding, trafficking, and function
Associated Diseasesneurodegeneration
DatabasesGeneCardsNCBI GeneHPASTRING

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