ALOX5AP

Immune System · Mast Cell & Basophil Degranulation

How is ALOX5AP different from the ALOX5 enzyme?

ALOX5AP makes a helper protein needed for efficient leukotriene production with 5-lipoxygenase. The two genes contribute different parts of the same inflammatory pathway.

Common Gene Name: arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase activating protein
NCBI Gene ID: 241
Chromosome: 13

Clinical Evidence Status

Clinical utility not established here

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Answer Sources

NCBI Gene — 241

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No additional curated records were matched in this dataset. This does not mean that no evidence exists.

Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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