Ankyrin repeat domain-containing protein 17 is a
protein
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that in humans is encoded by the ''ANKRD17''
gene
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This gene encodes a protein with ankyrin repeats, which are associated with protein-protein interactions. Studies in mice suggest that this protein is involved in liver development. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.
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