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By Dr Tushar Chauhan September 30, 2022
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Caused by a mutation in the CFTR gene. It is an autosomal recessive condition with 1 in 2, 500 to 3, 500 global prevalence.
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Mutation in F8 and F9 gene cause hemophilia A and B, respectively, it’s a type of bleeding disorder. The inheritance pattern is X-linked recessive.
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The mutation in the HBB gene causes blood anemia -beta-thalassemia. The inheritance pattern is autosomal recessive.
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Mutation in the HBB gene causes another blood disorder, sickle cell anemia. It also follows an autosomal recessive inheritance pattern.
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DMD is caused by mutations in the DMD gene. The inheritance pattern is X-link recessive and associated with muscle problems.
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It is caused by CAG triplet repeat expansion in the HTT gene. The inheritance pattern is autosomal dominant and associated with neurological problems.
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It is caused by mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. It has an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance.
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Many forms of Albinism are reported caused by inherited mutations in TYR, TRYP1, OCA2 and SLC45A2 genes. It is occurred by lack of melanin.
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Mutations in the NF1 gene cause neurofibromatosis 1. The inheritance pattern is autosomal dominant.
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Mutation in the NF2 gene causes neurofibromatosis 2. This form also follows an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern.
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