Ask about this productRelated genes to: HMBS antibody
- Gene:
- HMBS NIH gene
- Name:
- hydroxymethylbilane synthase
- Previous symbol:
- PBGD, UPS, PORC
- Synonyms:
- -
- Chromosome:
- 11q23.3
- Locus Type:
- gene with protein product
- Date approved:
- 1986-01-01
- Date modifiied:
- 2019-04-23
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