FBN1
The FBN1 gene, located on chromosome 15, encodes a protein known as fibrillin-1.
Associated Diseases
Marfan Syndrome
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Marfan syndrome is a genetic condition caused by mutations in the FBN1 gene.
Fibrillin-1 forms elastic fibers within connective tissue, supporting bones, muscles, and organs.
In Marfan syndrome, these mutations lead to abnormalities in connective tissue, affecting various body systems