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By Dr Tushar Chauhan September 23, 2022
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TP53 is located on chromosome 17 (17p13). It’s a tumor suppressor gene and controls cell division.
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TNF- alfa is located on chromosome 6 (6p 21.33). It encodes proinflammatory cytokines to regulate immune functions.
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MTHFR is located on chromosome 1 (1p36.3). It encodes an enzyme for folate metabolism.
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CFTR is located on chromosome 7 (7q31.2). It encodes a transmembrane protein for mucus, saliva and tears.
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APOE is located on chromosome 19 (19q13.32). It encodes an apolipoprotein E which is a constituent of the lipoprotein.
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IL6 is located on chromosome 7 (7p15.3). It encodes important proteins for the immune system.
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HBB gene is located on chromosome 11 (11p15). It encodes a beta-globin chain for hemoglobin.
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AKT1 is located on chromosome 14 (14q32.33). It encodes a protein for cell signaling, proliferation and survival.
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SRY gene is located on chromosome Y (Yp11.2). It encodes a protein for sex determination and differentiation.
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HTT gene is located on chromosome 4 (4p16.3). It encodes the huntingtin gene for various biological processes.
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