LOC149950
Understanding Loc149950: A Gene Implicated in Neurological Disorders
Description
Loc149950 is a gene located on chromosome 14 in humans. It encodes a protein of unknown function that is highly expressed in the brain. Research suggests that loc149950 plays a role in maintaining neuronal health and function.
Associated Diseases
Mutations in loc149950 have been linked to several neurological disorders, including:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS): ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects motor neurons, resulting in muscle weakness and paralysis.
- Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD): FTD is characterized by progressive cognitive decline and behavioral changes due to degeneration of the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain.
- Parkinson's Disease: Parkinson's disease is a movement disorder caused by loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain.
Did you Know ?
Approximately 1 in 100 people carry a mutation in the loc149950 gene. However, only a small fraction of these individuals will develop a neurological disorder.
