FAH gene

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The FAH gene is located on human chromosome 15 and encodes instructions for producing the enzyme fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase (or fumarylacetoacetase). Mutations in the FAH gene cause type I tyrosinemia.

[edit] See also

Inborn error of metabolism

[edit] References

Genetics Home Reference, U.S. National Library of Medicine.