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HYAL1 hyaluronidase 1

Gene ID: 3373, updated on 3-Apr-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: MPS9; NAT6; LUCA1; HYAL-1

Summary

This gene encodes a lysosomal hyaluronidase. Hyaluronidases intracellularly degrade hyaluronan, one of the major glycosaminoglycans of the extracellular matrix. Hyaluronan is thought to be involved in cell proliferation, migration and differentiation. This enzyme is active at an acidic pH and is the major hyaluronidase in plasma. Mutations in this gene are associated with mucopolysaccharidosis type IX, or hyaluronidase deficiency. The gene is one of several related genes in a region of chromosome 3p21.3 associated with tumor suppression. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
Deficiency of hyaluronoglucosaminidase
MedGen: C1291490OMIM: 601492GeneReviews: Not available
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Genomic context

Location:
3p21.31
Sequence:
Chromosome: 3; NC_000003.12 (50299893..50312381, complement)
Total number of exons:
6

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