Exam 2- Genetics Flashcards
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Nucelosides
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- contain a nitrogenous base and 5-carbon carbohydrate group (a sugar either ribose or deoxyribose)
- linked together through glycosidic linkage
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Nucleotide
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- nucleoside with a phosphate group
- phosphodiester bond makes strands
- Ex: Guanylic acid (GMP), Cytidylic acid (CMP), Adenylic acid which means Adenosine monophosphate(AMP)
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Which bonds are stronger?
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GC bonds are stronger than AT because there are three hydrogen bonds holding them together
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Histones are also called
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nucleosomes
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Chromatin
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Nucleosomes organized in a coiled and supercoiled structure
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DNA is wrapped around
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core histones (nucleosomes)
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What happens at the M phase of cell cycle
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- chromatin is segregated as thread-like structures (chromosomes)
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DNA -> RNA
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Transcriptions
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RNA -> Proteins
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Translation
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Gene
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functional genetic unit that is transcribed
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Characteristics of genes
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- 30,000 genes can code for 20,000 proteins
- one gene can code for multiple proteins
- Introns are spliced out
- DNA is read in the 5’ to 3’
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Mutations
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- alteration in DNA sequence
- they occur during DNA replication which is rare and upon DNA damage
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Types of mutation
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- Synonymous (neutral)
- Non-synonymous (causative)
- Point mutation
- Insertion
- Deletion
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Point mutation
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- change of a single nucleotide
Ex: ATGTTT to ATGTAT
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Insertion mutation
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Insertion of a nucleotide
Ex: ATGTTT to ATGTTAT
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Deletion mutation
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- Deleting a nucleotide or base pair
Ex: ATGTTT to ATTTT
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Synonymous mutation
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- Leads to no change
- Ex: The base codes for the same amino acid
- If nucleotide is changed and the amino acid is the same so there is no overall change
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Types of Non-synonymous mutation
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- Missense
- Nonsense
- Frameshift
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Missense
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- Amino acid change
- Nucleotide changes and it codes for a different amino acid
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Nonsense
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- early truncation of protein
- Protein normally 200 amino acids will give you 50 amino acids
- Early stop codon
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Frameshift
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out of frame mutation
- this can happen by deletion or insertion
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SNPs
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single nucleotide polymorphisms
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Indels
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insertions or deletions of one or few nucleotides
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CNVs
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copy number variations
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De novo mutation
- a mutation that is not in either of the patients parents
- a spontaneous or new change at a specific genetic locus (point)
- caused by: replication erros, misalignments, exposure to mutagens (chemicals, UV)
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Homozygous
two copies (mom vs. dad) are the same at any point in the sequence
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Heterozygous
- two copies (mom vs. dad) are different at any point in the sequence
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Inherited mutation
- a germline mutation do novo mutation that has been passed to offspring through 1 or more generations
- less severe than de novo
- late onset severe mutations
- individual must be fertile and survive to reproductive years to pass on mutation
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Wild type
common and functional gene version
| - aka reference allele
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Genetic polymorphism
deviations = polymorphic or mutant variants
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Loss/ Gain or function
decreased or increased activity of the affected protein
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Genetic diversity
1 SNP per 1,000 base pairs, or >3 million per genome
AGGTCAGT. (first allele)
AGGTCGGT ( second allele)
SNP is A>G
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CYP2D6 Polymorphism
- metabolizes codeine (weak analgesic) to morphine (strong analgesic)
- we have more than 20 different CYP2D6 alleles
- can be either a poor, normal or ultra-rapid metabolizer
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Germline mutation
- mutation from parent that is passed to offspring
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Somatic mutations
- only affects cell of mutation and all downstream lineage ( important in cancer)
- occurs on somatic cells like muscle, skin and neuron cells
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Genetic diseases
- A disease cause by a deleterious single change or some combination of multiple changes in an organisms genetic makeup
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Monogenic disorder
- single gene
- mutation in one gene causes diseases
- mutations affect on single gene is large
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Polygenic disorders
- multifactorial or complex
- 2 or more genes (+ environment) causes diseases
- each gene effect is small
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Genotype
Genetic makeup of an organism
| - set of genes it carries
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Phenotype
Observable characteristics of the organism
- influenced by genotype and the environment
Ex: hair color, eye color
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Autosomal Dominant
Only one copy of mutant allele required for phenotype/disease
- usually gain of function mutant
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Autosomal Recessive
Both alleles must be mutated for phenotype/disease
| - typically loss of function mutant
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X-Linked Recessive
- Non-dominant mutation on X-chromosome, disease predominantly in males because they only have 1 X
- Males have maternal copy. Females are carriers of mutation
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X-Linked Dominant
- Mutation on Y chromosome, parental inheritance only
| - Very few genes on Y, most genes on Y affect fertility (poor inheritance)
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What is BRCA 1/2?
They are tumor suppressor genes
| - mutations cause tendency to suffer from breast/ovarian cancer
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Pharmacogenomics
study of how a persons unique genetic makeup (genome) influences his or her response to medications
- Multiple genetic variants across populations
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F508del
the deletion of a phenylalanine at residue 508 which leads to the gene, CFTR, misfolding resulting in disease Cystic fibrosis
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Recessive Genetic diseases
Loss of function (LOF)
| -Therapeutic- Put back what is missing
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Dominant Genetic diseases
Gain of Function (GOF)
| Therapeutic- mitigate toxic protein problem
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Recessive Treatment approaches
- Activate alternative pathways ex: sickle cell anemia
- Replace protein therapy ex: Hunter syndrome iduronase 2-sulfatase (IDS)
- Gene therapy ex: inherited retinal disease
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Dominant Treatment approaches
- Get rid of toxic effect ex: Familial hypercholesterolemia ( gets rid of excess cholesterol)
- Antagonize it's function ex: Familial hypercholesterolemia
- Gene silencing ex: ATR amloidosis (Patisiran RNAi therapy)
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Pharmacogenetics
single gene mutation affecting drug responsiveness in a single patient
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Phase 1 polymorphisms
Both GOF and LOF
- Many CYP enxymes
- can be poor metabolizers (PM)
- can be ultrarapid metabolizers (URM)
- can be extensive metabolizers (EM) -middle
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Phase 2 polymorphisms
- Mostly LOF
- can be slower enzyme reactions
- can be deficient in enzyme
- the role of testing in drug efficacy and safety
- may be important in determining extreme cases of toxicity, activation, or drug efficacy
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TPMT is
an enzyme that breaks down a class of drugs called thiopurines. They suppress the immune system and are used to treat various immune related conditions or blood disorders
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Activate alternative pathways is when
you use another pathway to make whats missing
- part of recessive gene. treatment
- Ex: sickle cell anemia (HBB mut)
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Replace protein therapy is when
you use complex drugs then you infuse the patient with the protein that they're missing
- part of recessive gene treatment
Ex: Hunter syndrome iduronase-2-sulfatase (IDS)
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Gene therapy is when
using a vector, go into the DNA and place the gene in there
- cant be done for every gene because some genes are too large and it's hard to place them into DNA
- part of recessive gene treatment
- Inherited retinal diseases (RPE65 mut)
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Get rid of toxic effect is
getting rid of whatever excess of the gene is being made
- part of dominant gene treatment
- Familial hypercholesterolemia (cholestyramine get rid of excess cholesterol)
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Antagonize its function
-a certain product is causing an issue. An antibody can be designed to neutralize the protein (attach to protein and make it stop working)
-part of dominant gene treatment
Ex: Familial hypercholesterolemia (monoclonal antibodies anti-PCSK9)
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Gene silencing is
- when you can silence the gene so it stops making the bad protein
- part of dominant gene treatment
Ex: ATTR amyloidoses (Patisiran RNAi therapy)
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What is 6-MP
a gene that is a very effective anti-leukemia agent in many combination protocols
- extensively metabolized by TPMT
- can lead to severe bone marrow suppression
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Ethical issues
- genetic information is sensitive
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OMIM:
how many genes does a disease affect
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Blast
match sequence across genomes, compare species
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CPIC:
FDA recommended gene tests
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Web.Expasy
nucleotide sequence to protein sequence
