Transgenic Mice Engineered to Contain the Mutant Versions of the Huntingtin

question 56

Short Answer

Transgenic mice engineered to contain the mutant versions of the huntingtin gene with various numbers of _____________________ repeats have phenotypes similar to humans affected by Huntington disease.

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Definitions:

Peroxisomes

Organelles found in virtually all eukaryotic cells, involved in the catabolism of very long chain fatty acids, branched chain fatty acids, bile acids, and xenobiotics.

Liver Cells

Hepatocytes, the main functional cells of the liver, involved in protein synthesis, detoxification, and metabolism.

White Blood Cell

Immune cells responsible for protection against infectious diseases and external invaders.

Metabolic Poison

Substances that interfere with the body's metabolic processes, potentially causing harm or disruption to normal cellular function.