AMELY
AMELY
AMELY (pronounced: /ˈæməli/), also known as Amelogenin, Y-linked, is a gene that is found on the Y chromosome in mammals. It is one of the two amelogenin genes, the other being AMELX, which is located on the X chromosome.
Etymology
The term "AMELY" is derived from the words "Amelogenin, Y-linked". Amelogenin is a protein that is involved in the formation of enamel in tooth development. The "Y-linked" part of the name refers to the fact that this gene is located on the Y chromosome.
Function
The AMELY gene provides instructions for making a protein called amelogenin. This protein plays a crucial role in tooth development, specifically in the formation of enamel, which is the hard, outer covering of teeth. Mutations in the AMELY gene can lead to conditions such as amelogenesis imperfecta, a condition characterized by abnormal formation of tooth enamel.
Related Terms
- Amelogenin: A protein that plays a crucial role in tooth development.
- AMELX: The amelogenin gene located on the X chromosome.
- Amelogenesis imperfecta: A condition characterized by abnormal formation of tooth enamel.
- Y chromosome: One of the two sex chromosomes in mammals; males have one X and one Y chromosome, while females have two X chromosomes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on AMELY
- Wikipedia's article - AMELY
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