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- Gene:
- COMMD1 NIH gene
- Name:
- copper metabolism domain containing 1
- Previous symbol:
- C2orf5
- Synonyms:
- MURR1, MGC27155
- Chromosome:
- 2p15
- Locus Type:
- gene with protein product
- Date approved:
- 2003-08-26
- Date modifiied:
- 2016-01-07
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