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Symbol HMGCR contributors: mct/ - updated : 28-01-2020
HGNC name 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-Coenzyme A reductase
HGNC id 5006
ASSOCIATED DISORDERS
corresponding disease(s) LGMDR28
Other morbid association(s)
TypeGene ModificationChromosome rearrangementProtein expressionProtein Function
tumoral     --over  
in gastric cancer and promotes the growth and migration of the cancer cells
Susceptibility to Alzheimer disease (AD)
Variant & Polymorphism SNP
  • HMGCR (rs3846662) plays a vital role in AD pathology mainly by influencing brain structure and glucose metabolism during AD progression
  • Candidate gene
    Marker
    Therapy target
    SystemTypeDisorderPubmed
    cancerdigestivestomach
    is a promising therapeutic targetin gastric cancer
    ANIMAL & CELL MODELS