Chromosome 2
Mister muscle
https://www.chromosomewalk.ch/en/chromosome/chromosome-2/mister-muscle/
MSTN: This gene codes for the myostatin protein which is involved in muscle development. A German boy, nicknamed ‘Popeye’, was born with a non-functional myostatin protein; at the age of 7 months his muscles were already twice as big as those of other children his age.
Chromosome 16
Muscle repair
https://www.chromosomewalk.ch/en/chromosome/chromosome-16/muscle-repair/
Piezo1: gene coding for a protein that is essential for the coordination of cellular response in the event of muscle damage. This protein could promote muscle regeneration in Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Chromosome 6
Mister muscle
https://www.chromosomewalk.ch/en/chromosome/chromosome-6/mister-muscle/
PPARD: This gene is involved in muscle development, and has become a target to improve athletic performance.
Chromosome 2
The colossus of proteins
https://www.chromosomewalk.ch/en/chromosome/chromosome-2/the-colossus-of-proteins/
Long live our muscles! Every time we jump or run, titin works hard in our muscle cells. Titin is very long and flexible, and helps to preserve the architecture of muscle cells, which are severely tested by repeated contracting and stretching.
Chromosomes xx
Duchenne
https://www.chromosomewalk.ch/en/chromosome/chromosomes-xx/duchenne/
DMD: This gene is associated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, characterized by muscle paralysis.
Chromosome 14
Contraction
https://www.chromosomewalk.ch/en/chromosome/chromosome-14/contraction/
SETD3: Gene coding for a protein which modifies proteins that are required for smooth muscle contraction of the uterus during delivery.