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The MTP Gene Mutation in Humans
The protein encoded by the MTP gene is involved in the assembly of lipoproteins. MTP gene mutation may lead to a rare disease called abetalipoproteinemia. Genetic variations of the gene have been associated with central obesity, alcoholic fatty liver...Published on July 22, 2010 to Genetics
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BRAF Gene Mutation in Humans
The BRAF gene is a serine/threonine protein kinase. BRAF gene mutation has been associated with different kinds of cancer, such as lung cancer, colon cancer, thyroid cancer, melanoma, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. This gene has been suggested as an important...Published on July 21, 2010 to Genetics
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The MTHFR Mutation in Humans
MTHFR is an enzyme essential for the homeostasis and normal metabolism of intracellular folate. MTHFR gene mutation has been related to many diseases including colon cancer, leukemia, vascular disease, depression, schizophrenia, migraine with aura, glaucoma...Published on July 21, 2010 to Genetics
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The Significance of the ABCA3 Mutation
The ABCA3 gene is a membrane transporter protein. ABCA3 gene mutation may cause many serious health problems. These problems include fatal respiratory distress syndrome in the neonatal period, and interstitial lung disease in older infants, children,...Published on July 11, 2010 to Genetics
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Understanding Host-Influenza Interactions at the Molecular Level
The interactions between the host and influenza are important for understanding the virus itself and for analyzing efficacies of influenza vaccines or anti-viral drugs. A more complete picture is emerging as more studies are done.Published on September 9, 2009 to Genetics
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Genetic Mutations and the Spread of Influenza Worldwide
Influenza virus infection is a public health threat worldwide. Genetic sequence mutations are studied to reveal more about the associations between the structure and function of influenza viruses; knowledge that can help the design of influenza vaccines...Published on November 17, 2008 to Genetics