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F10: This gene is important in blood coagulation, and is associated with certain forms of haemophilia.
Corresponding protein in UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot
ACOD1: this gene codes for a protein that catalyzes the production of itaconate. Itaconate is widely used in the synthesis of polymers to make lubricants, thickeners, rubber or resins. Itaconate is also involved in the inhibition of inflammatory response and in antimicrobial response.
GJB2: Gene associated with congenital deafness.
Corresponding protein in UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot
SLITRK1: Gene involved in neuronal dendrite outgrowth. Mutations in this gene are associated with Tourette Syndrome, a neuropsychiatric disorder.
TNFSF13B: This gene codes for a cytokine, an important molecule in the immune response.
Corresponding protein in UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot
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.
Corresponding protein in UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot
ATO7B: This gene is involved in copper transport, and is essential for the correct functioning of many enzymes.
Corresponding protein in UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot
KL: This gene codes for the klotho protein which seems to be involved in longevity.
BRCA2: This gene is involved in cell proliferation and is associated with breast cancer.
Corresponding protein in UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot