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CAG repeat testing for Huntington's disease involves analyzing a person's DNA to count the number of CAG (cytosine-adenine-guanine) repeats in the HTT gene. Individuals with 36 or more CAG repeats are at risk of developing Huntington's disease, a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor dysfunction, cognitive decline, and psychiatric symptoms. The test can be used for diagnostic purposes in symptomatic individuals or for predictive testing in those with a family history of the disease. It is crucial for genetic counseling and understanding potential disease progression.
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What genetic test is carried out for confirmation of Huntington disease?
a small blood sample is taken, and DNA from it is analyzed to determine the CAG repeat number. A person with a repeat number of 30 or below will not develop HD.
What is the name of the genetic test for Huntington's disease so my doctor can order it?
The genetic test for Huntington's disease is commonly referred to as the "Huntington's disease genetic test" or "HTT gene testing." This test analyzes the CAG repeat expansion in the HTT gene on chromosome 4. If you're discussing this with your doctor, you can simply refer to it as the Huntington's disease genetic test, and they will know how to proceed with the ordering process.
Is Huntington's disease a point mutation?
No, it is caused by extra repetitions of a CAG (cytosine-adenine-guanine) codon repeat stretch within the Huntingtin gene.
Is Huntington's disease an example of polygenic inheritance?
No.It is caused by versions of a single gene on the short arm of chromosome 4. This gene contains a region in which the bases CAG repeat. In people without the disease, there may be about 11 to 34 repeats; if there are more than about 42 in either copy of the gene, Huntington's disease will set in. The more repeats, the earlier the onset.
What is the mutated allele that causes huntington's disease?
Autosomal and dominant. It's a defective gene on chromosome 4. :D Hope this helps!
Why is huntingtons disease a genetic disorder?
Huntington's disease is a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the HTT gene, which encodes the protein huntingtin. This mutation involves an abnormal expansion of CAG repeats in the gene, leading to the production of a toxic form of the huntingtin protein that gradually damages neurons in the brain. The disorder follows an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern, meaning that an individual only needs one copy of the mutated gene from either parent to develop the disease. As a result, it typically manifests in mid-adulthood and progressively leads to motor, cognitive, and psychiatric symptoms.
What is a cag?
A cag is a slang term for a cagoule, or an obsolete term for a keg.
How much salary of CAG of India?
The CAG of India is entitled to a salary of INR 90,000 rupees .
What is the fullform of CAG and PAG?
CAG - Comptroller Auditor General of INDIA PAG - Pacific Asia Group
Who is present CAG of India?
vinod rai is the current CAG of India, who has been appointed in 7 jan 2008.
What is the frequency of the mutation genetic disease of the huntington disease?
Hungtington disease is a trinucleotide repeat genetic disorder, in which you have extra repeats of CAG in your gene coding for the hungtin protein. If you have more than 35 repeats you get the phenotype (symptoms), and it shows anticipation, which means that as the disease is passed on from generation to generation the repeats increase, hence the severity of the disease. It is quite rare, but the exact incidence is hard to estimate, because people carrying 30 repeats are asymptomatic. Hope this helps
Who is the cag of India?
vinod roi
