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Chromosome 20
7.4
69.6
68.6
54.3
4.8
4.7
7.4
69.6
68.6
54.3
4.8
4.7
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Prions: two-faced proteins
There is one protein which is capable of transmitting a disease: the prion protein.
an obstacle to sperm
SEMG1/SEMG2: These genes code for the most abundant proteins in sperm.
External links
Protein Spotlight: Shackled sperm
a soporific tale
ADA: This gene may be involved in sleep.
External links
Prolune - snapshot: Adenosine deaminase
Internal links
Chromosome 17: HCRT
a friend
CPNE1: This gene codes for copine (meaning ‘friend’ in French), a protein which binds to cell membranes.
about water
AVP: This gene is involved in regulating the volume of urine.
External links
Prolune - article: In vino veritas
on contractions and social networks
OXT: This gene codes for oxytocin, a protein involved in uterine contraction during labour and breastfeeding. Oxytocin may also be involved in mother-infant bonding.
External links
Prolune - snapshot: Oxytocin
