Human genome

Human genome

The human genome consists of 23 chromosome and the small mitochondrial DNA. 22 of the 23 chromosomes are autosomal chromosome pairs and the last one being a gender-determining pair. In total, the human genome contains the sequences of the 3 billion chemical base pairs that make up human DNA and approximately 20,000-25,000 genes. By understanding human genome, scientists are able to develop new medical applications that can significantly advance the state of health care.

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heart septal defects

Medical; Human genome

Defects in the cardiac septa, resulting in abnormal communications between the opposite chambers of the heart.

hydrocortisone

Medical; Human genome

1) The main glucocorticoid secreted by the ADRENAL CORTEX. Its synthetic counterpart is used, either as an injection or topically, in the treatment of inflammation, allergy, collagen diseases, ...

hernia

Medical; Human genome

1) Protrusion of a loop or knuckle of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening. 2) A protrusion of an organ or part through connective tissue or through a wall of the cavity in which it is ...

human leukocyte antigens

Medical; Human genome

One of a group of proteins found on the surface of white blood cells and other cells that play an important part in the body's immune response to foreign substances. These antigens vary from person ...

heme

Medical; Human genome

The color-furnishing portion of hemoglobin. It is found free in tissues and as the prosthetic group in many hemeproteins.

high density lipoproteins

Medical; Human genome

1) Class of lipoproteins that promote transport of cholesterol from extrahepatic tissue to the liver for excretion in the bile; synthesized by the liver as particles lacking a lipid core, they ...