C10orf82
c10orf82: An Enigma in Human Health
Description
c10orf82 is a human gene located on chromosome 10. It encodes a protein of unknown function, but evidence suggests its involvement in various biological processes.
Associated Diseases
Genetic variations in c10orf82 have been linked to several diseases, including:
- Alzheimer's Disease: A study found that a specific variant in c10orf82 increases the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
- Multiple Sclerosis: Another study associated a different variant in c10orf82 with an increased susceptibility to multiple sclerosis.
- Cancer: Certain alterations in c10orf82 have been implicated in the development of some cancers, including breast and prostate cancer.
Did you Know ?
Approximately 1 in 100 people carry a genetic variant in c10orf82 that has been linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease.