LOC101927481
Loc101927481: An In-Depth Look at a Mysterious Gene
Description
Loc101927481 is a gene located on chromosome 10p12.1. It encodes a protein of unknown function, with no known orthologs in other species. The protein is predicted to be localized to the cytoplasm and contain a coiled-coil domain. Transcript variants of this gene encode different protein isoforms.
Associated Diseases
Loc101927481 has been associated with the following diseases:
- Intellectual disability: Mutations in loc101927481 have been linked to intellectual disability, a condition characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior.
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD): Studies have found that mutations in loc101927481 are more common in individuals with ASD than in the general population.
- Schizophrenia: Research has suggested a possible association between mutations in loc101927481 and an increased risk of schizophrenia, a serious mental disorder characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking.
Did you Know ?
- Approximately 1 in 1,000 people carry a mutation in loc101927481. However, the prevalence of disease-causing mutations is much lower, estimated at around 1 in 100,000 people.
