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Is huntington's disease a mutation

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Anonymous

16y ago
Updated: 4/5/2022

No, it is a dominant gene

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Symptoms of huntingtons disease?

The symptoms of Huntingtons Disease are, mental deterioration and uncontrollable movements; symptoms usually appear in middle ages.


What is the percentage of people that get huntingtons disease?

Around 1 in 10,000 people are estimated to develop Huntington's disease, a rare genetic disorder. It is caused by a mutation in the HTT gene on chromosome 4.


Is huntingtons disease monosomy or trisomy?

Monosomy


Can night sweats be a symptom of huntingtons disease?

No.


Are aspergers syndrome and huntingtons disease connected?

No.


Is cystic fibroses linked with huntingtons disease?

No


Are the traits for huntingtons carried on more than one chromosome?

No, the traits for Huntington's disease are not carried on more than one chromosome. The condition is caused by a mutation in the HTT gene, which is located on chromosome 4. This genetic mutation leads to the production of an abnormal version of the huntingtin protein, ultimately causing the symptoms associated with the disease.


Is huntingtons a chromosomal or a genetic disease?

Hungtington's disease is a dominant mutation in the gene that codes for the protein 'Huntington' It only affects a single gene, the remainder of the chromosome is unaffected and therefore it is not a chromosomal abnormality


How many people have huntingtons disease?

One in ten thousand have Huntington's disease.


How is huntingtons disease inherited?

Its Passed On From Your Parents Its Inherited


What is a treatment for huntingtons disease?

medication and anti deprassants


Is Parkinsons chorea related to Huntingtons disease in men?

No.