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Gene information for TYR (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID7299
Official gene symbolTYR
Full nametyrosinase (oculocutaneous albinism IA)
Aliases,OCA1A,OCAIA,SHEP3,
Gene summaryThe enzyme encoded by this gene catalyzes the first 2 steps, and at least 1 subsequent step, in the conversion of tyrosine to melanin. The enzyme has both tyrosine hydroxylase and dopa oxidase catalytic activities, and requires copper for function. Mutations in this gene result in oculocutaneous albinism, and nonpathologic polymorphisms result in skin pigmentation variation. The human genome contains a pseudogene similar to the 3' half of this gene. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 11   Locus: 11q14-q21
Gene position88911040 - 89028927  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size117888 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID606933