The HGD gene provides instructions for making an enzyme called homogentisate 1,2-dioxygenase. Learn about this gene and related health conditions.

Nov 13, 2025 · HGD (Homogentisate 1,2-Dioxygenase) is a Protein Coding gene. Diseases associated with HGD include Alkaptonuria and Tyrosinemia. Among its related pathways are …

Homogentisate 1,2-dioxygenase (HGD) gene variants, their analysis and genotype-phenotype correlations in the largest cohort of patients with AKU. Twelve novel HGD gene variants have …

High grade dysplasia (HGD) refers to precancerous changes in the cells of the esophagus.

May 19, 2023 · Alkaptonuria is a rare inherited disorder. It occurs when your body can’t produce enough of an enzyme called homogentisic dioxygenase (HGD). This enzyme is used to break …

The HGD gene encodes homogentisate 1,2-dioxygenase (HGD; EC 1.13.11.5), an enzyme involved in the catabolism of phenylalanine and tyrosine (summary by Vilboux et al., 2009).

Jul 5, 2025 · High-grade dysplasia (HGD) is not cancer, but it is a precancerous condition. The abnormal cells have not yet gained the ability to invade deeper tissues or spread, which is the …

The HGD gene, also known as the Hepatocyte Growth Factor-like protein gene, plays a crucial role in human development and growth. This gene encodes a protein that acts as a growth …

Jun 2, 2023 · The HGD gene, also known as the homogentisate 1,2-dioxygenase gene, is the gene associated with alkaptonuria. Alkaptonuria is a rare inherited metabolic disorder …

HGD: The gene encoding an enzyme called homogentisate 1,2-dioxygenase (also known as homogentisate oxidase). HGD is located on chromosome 3 in region 3q21-q23. …