Worm gene name: |
Hex-1
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Worm sequence name: |
T14F9.3
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Related human gene: |
NP_000511.2 hexosaminidase A
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Associated human disease: |
Tay Sachs
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Left primer sequence: |
attcgccctgattaccactg
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Right primer sequence: |
cccacacagtttgagcattg
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Size of PCR product: |
534
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Brief description: |
Tay-Sachs is caused by the absence of the enzyme hexosaminidase-A (Hex-A). Without Hex-A, a lipid, called GM2 accumulates in cells, especially in the nerve cells of the brain.
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Report any problems that might have appeared and any solutions: |
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