Promoter (genetics) - Diseases That May Be Associated With Promoter Variations

Diseases That May Be Associated With Promoter Variations

Some cases of many genetic diseases are associated with variations in promoters or transcription factors.

Examples include:

  • Asthma
  • Beta thalassemia
  • Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome

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