| ncRNA Symbol: | FTO | | Full Name: | FTO, alpha-ketoglutarate dependent dioxygenase | | Category: | mRNA | | Synonyms: | ALKBH9|BMIQ14|GDFD | | Chromosome: | chr16 | | Strand: | + | | Coordinate: | | Start Site(bp): | 53701692 | End Site(bp): | 54158512 | | | Gene Summary: | This gene is a nuclear protein of the AlkB related non-haem iron and 2-oxoglutarate-dependent oxygenase superfamily but the exact physiological function of this gene is not known. Other non-heme iron enzymes function to reverse alkylated DNA and RNA damage by oxidative demethylation. Studies in mice and humans indicate a role in nervous and cardiovascular systems and a strong association with body mass index, obesity risk, and type 2 diabetes. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2011] | | External Links: | |
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