AMELX
AMELX
AMELX (pronounced: /ˈæmɛlɛks/), also known as Amelogenin, X-linked, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the AMELX gene.
Etymology
The term AMELX is derived from the words 'Amelogenin' and 'X-linked'. 'Amelogenin' is a type of protein involved in the growth and development of tooth enamel, and 'X-linked' refers to the gene's location on the X chromosome.
Function
AMELX is a member of the amelogenin family of extracellular matrix proteins. They are involved in biomineralization during tooth enamel development. Mutations in this gene are associated with amelogenesis imperfecta, a disorder affecting the formation of enamel.
Related Terms
- Amelogenin: A type of protein involved in the growth and development of tooth enamel.
- Amelogenesis imperfecta: A disorder affecting the formation of enamel.
- Gene: A unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
- Protein: A molecule composed of polymers of amino acids joined together by peptide bonds.
- Chromosome: A DNA molecule with part or all of the genetic material of an organism.
- X Chromosome: One of the two sex-determining chromosomes in many organisms, including mammals.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on AMELX
- Wikipedia's article - AMELX
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