TYRP1 gene
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-009008
A gene that makes a protein involved in making melanin (a pigment that gives color to skin, hair, and eyes). Mutations (changes) in the TYRP1 gene have been found in an inherited 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 at an early age.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-009008 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A gene that makes a protein involved in making melanin (a pigment that gives color to skin, hair, and eyes). Mutations (changes) in the TYRP1 gene have been found in an inherited 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 at an early age.",
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"NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
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