Chromosome 13
Chromosome 13
Length of DNA
114'364'328 bp
i.e. 3.8 cm
Estimated number of genes
321
Sequenced
in the UK
Link
A taste of happiness
For many, chocolate offers brief moments of pleasure that we like to enjoy over and over again. Why?
haemophilia
F10: This gene is important in blood coagulation, and is associated with certain forms of haemophilia.
External links
Corresponding protein in UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot
turn it down
GJB2: Gene associated with congenital deafness.
External links
Corresponding protein in UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot
out of the ordinary
SLITRK1: Gene involved in neuronal dendrite outgrowth. Mutations in this gene are associated with Tourette Syndrome, a neuropsychiatric disorder.
defence
TNFSF13B: This gene codes for a cytokine, an important molecule in the immune response.
External links
Corresponding protein in UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot
don’t worry, be happy…
DAOA: This gene is involved in producing a molecule which interacts with the ‘happy receptor’. This part of the chromosome is associated with psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia.
External links
Corresponding protein in UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot
a taxi for copper
ATO7B: This gene is involved in copper transport, and is essential for the correct functioning of many enzymes.
External links
Corresponding protein in UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot
a longer life
KL: This gene codes for the klotho protein which seems to be involved in longevity.
cellular abundance
BRCA2: This gene is involved in cell proliferation and is associated with breast cancer.
External links
Corresponding protein in UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot