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    Glossary Gene Clusters

    groups of related genes located close together on a chromosome

    Gene clusters, also known as gene groupings or genetic clusters, are groups of two or more genes located close to each other on a chromosome that are often functionally related. These genes are typically co-regulated and may be involved in similar biological processes, such as the production of enzymes in a metabolic pathway or the development of specific tissues. For example, in the context of hair biology, a gene cluster might include several genes that collectively influence hair growth and pigmentation.

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    1. A cluster of 21 keratin-associated protein genes within introns of another gene on human chromosome 21q22.3 Genomics · 2004 · 34 citations
    2. The organization of the keratin I and II gene clusters in placental mammals and marsupials show a striking similarity European Journal of Cell Biology · 2005 · 18 citations
    3. Overexpression of Hoxc13 in differentiating keratinocytes results in downregulation of a novel hair keratin gene cluster and alopecia Development · 2001 · 114 citations
    4. A gene for pachyonychia congenita is closely linked to the keratin gene cluster on 17q12-q21. Journal of Medical Genetics · 1994 · 61 citations
    5. Characterization of a Cluster of Human High/Ultrahigh Sulfur Keratin-associated Protein Genes Embedded in the Type I Keratin Gene Domain on Chromosome 17q12-21 2001 · 98 citations
    6. A gene for monilethrix is closely linked to the type II keratin gene cluster at 12q13 Human Molecular Genetics · 1995 · 54 citations
    7. Human Trichohyalin Gene Is Clustered with the Genes for Other Epidermal Structural Proteins and Calcium-Binding Proteins at Chromosomal Locus 1q21 Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 1993 · 37 citations
    8. Mapping of monilethrix to the type II keratin gene cluster at chromosome 12q13 in three new families, including one with variable expressivity British Journal of Dermatology · 1997 · 21 citations
    9. Human Trichohyalin Gene Is Clustered with the Genes for Other Epidermal Structural Proteins and Calcium-Binding Proteins at Chromosomal Locus 1q21 1993
    10. Comparative genomics of the keratin-associated protein (KAP) gene clusters in human, chimpanzee, and baboon Mammalian genome · 2004 · 8 citations
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