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Term | TYR gene |
Short definition | TYR gene - gene that makes a protein involved in making melanin (a pigment that gives color to skin, hair, and eyes). Mutations (changes) in the TYR gene have been found in a hereditary condition called oculocutaneous albinism. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
TYR gene - gene that makes a protein involved in making melanin (a pigment that gives color to skin, hair, and eyes). Mutations (changes) in the TYR gene have been found in a hereditary 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 early on
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