MEFV
MEFV
MEFV (pronounced as M-E-F-V, /ˈmɛfv/) is a gene that provides instructions for making a protein called pyrin. The term MEFV is derived from the French MEditerranean FeVer, as the gene is associated with Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF).
Etymology
The term MEFV is an acronym for MEditerranean FeVer, which is a reference to the gene's association with Familial Mediterranean fever, a disorder most commonly found in populations around the Mediterranean Sea.
Function
The pyrin protein, produced by the MEFV gene, is found in white blood cells and helps to regulate inflammation in the body. Mutations in the MEFV gene can lead to uncontrolled inflammation, causing the symptoms of Familial Mediterranean fever.
Related Terms
- Familial Mediterranean fever: An inherited inflammatory disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of fever and inflammation in the abdomen, chest, and joints.
- Pyrin: A protein produced by the MEFV gene that helps regulate inflammation in the body.
- Inflammation: A protective response by the body's immune system to injury or infection, characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain.
- Mutation: A change in the DNA sequence of a gene, which can lead to changes in the protein it produces.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on MEFV
- Wikipedia's article - MEFV
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