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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Heparan sulphate

Medical; Human genome

1) A heteropolysaccharide that is similar in structure to heparin. It accumulates in individuals with mucopolysaccharidosis. 2) Similar to heparin but with some L-iduronic acid residues. 3) ...

Guanosine triphosphate

Medical; Human genome

An energy-rich nucleotide analogous to ATP that is composed of guanine linked to ribose and three phosphate groups and is necessary for peptide bond formation during protein synthesis.

Hyperthyroidism

Medical; Human genome

1) Excessive functional activity of the thyroid gland. 2) Too much thyroid hormone. Symptoms include weight loss, chest pain, cramps, diarrhea, and nervousness. Also called overactive thyroid.

Hematuria

Medical; Human genome

1) Presence of blood in the urine. 2) A condition in which free haemoglobin is found in the urine. 3) Blood in the urine. Which may be a clinical finding or a laboratory finding (microscopic ...

Heart valve

Medical; Human genome

Flaps of tissue that prevent regurgitation of blood from the ventricles to the atria or from the pulmonary arteries or aorta to the ventricles.

Gynecomastia

Medical; Human genome

1) Excessive development of the male mammary glands, even to the functional state. 2) Excessive development of the breast in the male.

Homeodomain

Medical; Human genome

A domain in a protein that is encoded for by a homeobox, that consists of about 60 amino acid residues which are usually similar from one such domain to another, and that recognises and binds to ...