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X-linked gene - a gene located on an X chromosome

cistron, gene, factor - (genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity; "genes were formerly called factors"

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The X chromosome contains a lot more genes than Y chromosome, so if a boy, for example, inherits an X-linked gene defective from his mother, and his gene is responsible for neuro development he might have mental retardation.

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Mapping of an X-linked gene for ventral midline defects (the tas gene).

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The mutations in X-linked gene, filamin A ( FLNA ) gene, were identified in approximately 100% of familial PNHs and 25% of sporadic cases.[sup][2],[3] Here, we reported a novel frameshift mutation of FLNA gene in a Chinese family with PNH.

A Novel Mutation of Filamin A Gene in a Chinese Family with Periventricular Nodular Heterotopia

The cause of Rett Syndrome's terrible constellation of symptoms lies in mutations of an X-linked gene called MECP2 (methyl CpG-binding protein).

Gene therapy may help make most debilitating form of autism history

These cell-based models require that only the diseased copy of an X-linked gene be expressed, with the normal copy of the gene in females silenced via XC1.

Dynamic changes in gene regulation in human stem cells

This paralogous relationship might be helpful in exploring more autosomal genes by using X-linked gene data.

Comparative analysis of autosomal and X-linked genes involved in nonspecific cognitive impairment

Because girls have two X chromosomes, and therefore two copies of every X-linked gene, they are less likely than boys to have symptoms from X-linked genetic diseases because boys don't have a backup copy if an X-chromosome gene has a mutation.

Genetic testing is used to confirm the presence of genetic diseases