Lmna
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Lmna (pronounced el-em-en-ay) is a gene that provides instructions for making a protein called lamin A and lamin C. These proteins play a crucial role in determining the shape and stability of the nucleus within cells.
Etymology
The term "Lmna" is an abbreviation derived from the words "Lamin A/C".
Function
The Lamin A and Lamin C proteins, produced by the Lmna gene, are structural components of the nuclear envelope, which surrounds the nucleus in cells. They are involved in various nuclear activities such as DNA replication and cell division. Mutations in the Lmna gene can lead to a variety of diseases, collectively known as Laminopathies.
Related Terms
- Laminopathies: A group of rare genetic disorders caused by mutations in the Lmna gene.
- Lamin A: A protein that provides structural integrity to the cell's nucleus.
- Lamin C: Another protein that provides structural integrity to the cell's nucleus.
- Nuclear envelope: The double membrane structure that encloses the nucleus in eukaryotic cells.
- DNA replication: The process by which a double-stranded DNA molecule is copied to produce two identical DNA molecules.
- Cell division: The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells.
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