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CTNS-gene

CTNS-gene Definition The CTNS gene, also known as the cystinosin gene, is located on chromosome 17: 13.2 in humans and encodes the protein cystinosin, a receptor protein with seven transmembrane domains that is embedded in the lysosomal membrane of cells. Cystinosin is a transport protein.Cystino...

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