LOC101928222
Loc101928222: An Overview
Description:
Loc101928222 is a genetic locus located on chromosome 10. It is associated with a cluster of genes involved in regulating cell growth, differentiation, and metabolism.
Associated Diseases:
Mutations in the Loc101928222 locus have been linked to several diseases, including:
- Neuroblastoma: A childhood cancer that originates from immature nerve cells.
- Medulloblastoma: A rare brain tumor that occurs in children and young adults.
- Other pediatric malignancies: Including acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and Wilms' tumor.
Did you Know ?
Approximately 1 in 10,000 children are diagnosed with neuroblastoma, making it the most common extracranial solid tumor in young children. Mutations in Loc101928222 have been found in up to 50% of neuroblastoma cases.
