MECP2
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mecp2-203-5849122
title:
MECP2
text:
MECP2 is a gene that encodes the protein MECP2. MECP2 appears to be essential for the normal function of nerve cells. The protein seems to be particularly important for mature nerve cells, where it is present in high levels. The MECP2 protein is likely to be involved in turning off several other genes. This prevents the genes from making proteins when they are not needed. Recent work has shown that MECP2 can also activate other genes. The MECP2 gene is located on the long (q) arm of the X chromo
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
DNA-binding protein involved in methylation
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MECP2
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date modified:
2024-01-02T22:53:00Z
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13
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