chromosome 1
Chromosome 1 is the largest human chromosome. It represents approximately 8% of the total DNA in cells.
| Summary: | Gene examples of chromosome 1: | |
|---|---|---|
| The PARK7 gene provides instructions for making a protein called DJ-1. The DJ-1 protein has several functions like protecting the cells, particularly brain cells, from oxidative stress or to disarm damaged or unwanted proteins as a chaperone molecule. Mutations in the PARK7 gene cause early-onset Parkinson disease with a loss of dopamine-producing nerve cells as a characteristic feature. | The DIRAS3 gene: The proteine encoded by this gene occurs in normal ovarian and breast epithelial cells and appears to be a putative tumor suppressor gene. Mutations in this gene can cause breast and ovarian cancers. |
The following cropped picture shows details of chromosome 1. Look at the circle in the middle of the picture and close your eyes just a little bit. Strange structures will occur.
Some repeating patterns of a section in chromosome 1.
