We are all different. Yet our DNA is very similar.
PLIN1: This gene is involved in lipid regulation in our cells.
FBN1: gene coding for two proteins: 1) fibrillin-1 which is the major component of connective tissue and 2) asprosin, a hormone that is secreted in white adipose tissue and is involved in glucose regulation in the liver, muscles and the pancreas. This gene is associated with Marfan syndrome (distorted skeleton).
FURIN: This gene codes for a protein that cleaves other proteins. It facilitates human coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 infections by cleaving the coronavirus spike proteins.
Corresponding protein in UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot
HOMER2: This gene codes for a protein which is essential for neuron connection.
CYP1A2: This gene is involved in the degradation of certain molecules, such as caffeine.
ANXA2: This gene is involved in the regeneration of deer antlers, and is also found in humans!
SLC24A5: This gene is involved in the synthesis of melanin, a pigment found in our skin, our hair and our iris.
Prolune - snapshot: SLC24A5
Protein Spotlight: Skin deep
Corresponding protein in UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot
GABRA: This gene codes for a protein which has an important role in the effects of alcohol.
Prolune - article: In vino veritas
Protein Spotlight: Forbidden fruit
Corresponding protein in UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot