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Gene information for NQO1 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID1728
Official gene symbolNQO1
Full nameNAD(P)H dehydrogenase, quinone 1
Aliases,DHQU,DIA4,DTD,NMOR1,NMORI,QR1,
Gene summaryThis gene is a member of the NAD(P)H dehydrogenase (quinone) family and encodes a cytoplasmic 2-electron reductase. This FAD-binding protein forms homodimers and reduces quinones to hydroquinones. This protein's enzymatic activity prevents the one electron reduction of quinones that results in the production of radical species. Mutations in this gene have been associated with tardive dyskinesia (TD), an increased risk of hematotoxicity after exposure to benzene, and susceptibility to various forms of cancer. Altered expression of this protein has been seen in many tumors and is also associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD). Alternate transcriptional splice variants, encoding different isoforms, have been characterized. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 16   Locus: 16q22.1
Gene position69760533 - 69743304  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size17230 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID125860