NCIt definition : Human DUOX2 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 15q21.1 and is approximately
21 kb in length. This allele, which encodes dual oxidase 2 protein, is involved in
thyroid hormone synthesis and may be involved in lactoperoxidase activity. Mutations
in the gene are associated with dual oxidase 2 deficiency (thyroid dyshormonogenesis
6).;