LCT gene
| name | value | source |
|---|
| ID | GENE-LCT | NutriKB |
| Name | LCT gene | MedlinePlus |
| Alias | lactase | MedlinePlus |
| Alias | LAC | MedlinePlus |
| Alias | lactase-phlorizin hydrolase | MedlinePlus |
| Alias | LPH | MedlinePlus |
| Definition | The LCT gene provides instructions for making an enzyme called lactase. This enzyme helps to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and several other dairy products. | MedlinePlus |
Taxonomy
| predicate | object | source |
|---|
| is_A | Genetic condition | MedlinePlus |
Associated Diseases
| predicate | object | provenance | source |
|---|
| health_condition_related_to_genetic_changes | Lactose intolerance | Rarely, LCT gene variants (also called mutations) cause congenital lactase deficiency. | MedlinePlus |
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