FADS2

FADS2 gene is a gene that is found in mammals, including humans, mice and rats.

The protein encoded by this gene is part of the family of genes of the fatty acid desaturases ( FADS ). Desaturase enzymes regulating the desaturation of fatty acids by the introduction of double bonds between specific carbon atoms of the fatty acyl chain. Members of the FADS family are fusion products of an N -terminal cytochrome b5 -like component and a C -terminal, across several membranes exciting desaturation part, both of which are characterized by preserved histidine motifs. This gene forms with the family member FADS1 on 11q12 - q13.1 a group. About this cluster is thought that he by gene duplication arose in evolution, the / intron organization based on its similar exon.

Two studies were that the C mutation of FADS2 in contrast to G mutation in combination with breastfeeding increases IQ by 7 points.

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