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- Gene:
- TMEM33 NIH gene
- Name:
- transmembrane protein 33
- Previous symbol:
- -
- Synonyms:
- FLJ10525, Pom33
- Chromosome:
- 4p13
- Locus Type:
- gene with protein product
- Date approved:
- 2004-07-28
- Date modifiied:
- 2019-03-07
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