LOC100101478


Loc100101478

Description:

Loc100101478 is a locus, or specific location, on chromosome 10. It contains the gene CCDC19, which encodes a protein involved in cell division and DNA repair. Mutations in CCDC19 have been linked to several diseases, including:

  • Glioblastoma: A type of brain cancer
  • Ovarian cancer: A cancer that originates in the ovaries
  • Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC): A type of lung cancer that occurs in the cells lining the airways

Associated Diseases:

  • Glioblastoma
  • Ovarian cancer
  • Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
  • Male infertility

Did you Know ?

Approximately 10% of individuals with glioblastoma have mutations in CCDC19. This suggests that CCDC19 plays a significant role in the development of this aggressive brain cancer.



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