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Comparison of healthy Gene and HD gene

--Mark Hill 14:54, 20 September 2011 (EST) I have fixed the original image contrast. Please avoid acronyms in figure titles and format the information below. If this was based upon someone else's image, you need to also acknowledge here.

Drawn by: Maeda Sadeghpour

The HTT protein of an unaffected individual will have 10-26 CAG repeats.

The HTT protein of an individual affected with HD, will comprise of an elongated polyglutamine chain comprised of 36-121 CAG repeats. The images on the right compare the brain of an unaffected individual (above) with one of a HD patient, with clear signs of neurodegenration.

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21:38, 18 September 2011Thumbnail for version as of 21:38, 18 September 2011945 × 424 (45 KB)Z3290270 (talk | contribs)Drawn by: Maeda Sadeghpour Comparison of healthy gene & HD gene: The HTT protein of an unaffected individual will have 10-26 CAG repeats. The HTT protein of an individual affected with HD, will comprise of an elongated polyglutamine chain comprised of 3

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