MGC8902

MGC8902 is the gene implicated in the function of the neocortex.[1] Researchers predict MGC8902 encodes for multiple sections of a protein, called DUF1220, whose function is unknown but which is abundant in the neocortex and in particular subsets of brain cells.

References

  1. ↑ Than, Ker (2006-08-31). "Brain Gene May Help Make Us Human". LiveScience. Retrieved 2012-10-13.
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