NCIt definition : Human TPO wild-type allele is located within 2p25 and is approximately 129 kb in length.
This allele, which encodes thyroid peroxidase protein, plays a role in biosynthesis
of thyroxine and triiodothyronine. Heritable polymorphisms in the TPO gene commonly
result in total iodine organification defect which, in turn, causes severe congenital
hypothyroidism.;
NCIt note : An alternative splicing in the TPO mRNA transcript is associated with Grave's disease.
The TPO gene encodes 8 or more isoforms of thyroid peroxidase protein.;