What causes Huntington disease?

Label:
What causes Huntington disease?

Description:
People with Huntington disease (HD) have an extended version of this HD or huntingtin gene. The extension is caused by a repeated region consisting of three bases: C-A-G. The larger gene produces a protein that accumulates over time and begins to kill brain cells when the person reaches middle age.

Biological elements:
chromosome 4

Concepts precesses:

Tools & methods :



Your Genes, Your Health ( YGYH )
DNA From The Beginning ( DNAFTB )
Dolan DNA Learning Center ( DNALC )
Genetic Origins ( GeneticOrigins )
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