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  1. POMC gene 
    ... making a protein called proopiomelanocortin (POMC), which is cut (cleaved) into smaller pieces called peptides that have ... hormones (α-, β-, and γ-MSH) are also cut from the POMC protein. The primary role of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/pomc - Genetics
  2. ZMPSTE24 gene 
    ... as a protease, which is an enzyme that cuts (cleaves) other proteins. The ZMPSTE24 protein cuts an immature version of the lamin A protein ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/zmpste24 - Genetics
  3. SAMHD1 gene 
    ... provides instructions for making an enzyme that helps cut (cleave) molecules called deoxynucleoside triphosphates (dNTPs) into their ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/samhd1 - Genetics
  4. What are genome editing and CRISPR-Cas9?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... then use Cas9 or a similar enzyme to cut the DNA apart, which disables the virus. Researchers ... the intended DNA sequence, and the Cas9 enzyme cuts the DNA at the targeted location, mirroring the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../genomicresearch/genomeediting - Genetics
  5. AGA gene 
    ... attached to certain proteins (glycoproteins). Specifically, this enzyme cuts (cleaves) glycoproteins between a protein building block (amino ... and a sugar molecule called N-acetylglucosamine. This cut is one of the last steps in breaking ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/aga - Genetics
  6. PSEN1 gene 
    ... major function of the complex, which is to cut apart (cleave) other proteins into smaller pieces called ... in the brain and other tissues. γ-secretase cuts APP into smaller peptides, including soluble amyloid precursor ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/psen1 - Genetics
  7. ADAMTS13 gene 
    ... blood vessels, forming temporary clots. The ADAMTS13 enzyme cuts von Willebrand factor into smaller pieces to regulate ... in the bloodstream. If the factor is not cut into smaller fragments by the ADAMTS13 enzyme, it ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/adamts13 - Genetics
  8. What are complex or multifactorial disorders?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... in families, they do not have a clear-cut pattern of inheritance. It may be difficult to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../mutationsanddisorders/complexdisorders - Genetics
  9. CAPN3 gene 
    ... not well understood. Researchers suggest it may help cut (cleave) damaged proteins into shorter segments to facilitate ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/capn3 - Genetics
  10. If a genetic disorder runs in my family, what are the chances that my children will have the condition?: MedlinePlus ... 
    ... in a family does not have a clear-cut inheritance pattern, predicting the likelihood that a person ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/inheritance/riskassessment - Genetics
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