VKORC1

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"The VKORC1 gene encodes vitamin K epoxide reductase complex subunit-1, a small transmembrane protein of the endoplasmic reticulum." Promoter polymorphism may cause warfarin-sensitivity. VKORC1 missense mutations are warfarin-resistant.[1]

References

  1. Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man, OMIM®. Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD. MIM Number: 608547. World Wide Web URL: http://omim.org/.