UMOD

Renal System · Tubular Reabsorption, Electrolyte Transport & Urine Concentration

What does uromodulin do in the kidney?

UMOD makes uromodulin, a protein produced in a specific region of the kidney tubule. It participates in the local environment that supports salt handling and normal urinary function.

Common Gene Name
uromodulin
NCBI Gene ID
7369
Chromosome
16

Clinical Evidence Status

Established disease relationship

These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.

Answer Sources

Explore supporting evidence (2 records)
Condition or drugEvidenceGrade / statusContextSource
autosomal dominant medullary cystic kidney disease with or without hyperuricemiaClinGen gene-disease validityDefinitiveAutosomal dominantView source
2021-01-13
Autosomal dominant tubulointerstitial kidney disease-UMODMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2024-08

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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