NBPF15
NBPF15
NBPF15 (pronounced en-bee-pee-eff-fifteen), also known as Neuroblastoma Breakpoint Family, member 15, is a gene that is part of the Neuroblastoma Breakpoint Family (NBPF). The NBPF15 gene is located on the chromosome 1q21.1, a region that is often found to be altered in neuroblastoma and other types of cancer.
Etymology
The term "NBPF15" is derived from the words "Neuroblastoma Breakpoint Family, member 15". "Neuroblastoma" is a type of cancer that starts in certain very early forms of nerve cells found in an embryo or fetus. The term "Breakpoint" refers to the specific location in the DNA where the gene is located. The number "15" indicates that it is the 15th member of the NBPF gene family.
Function
The exact function of the NBPF15 gene is not fully understood. However, it is believed to play a role in the development of the nervous system. Mutations in the NBPF15 gene have been associated with neuroblastoma, a type of cancer that develops from immature nerve cells.
Related Terms
- Neuroblastoma: A type of cancer that forms in certain types of nerve tissue.
- Gene: The basic physical and functional unit of heredity.
- Chromosome: A thread-like structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.
- Mutation: A change in the DNA sequence that affects genetic information.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on NBPF15
- Wikipedia's article - NBPF15
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