Dnaddr.mica_p-1-10.1.var «GENUINE — 2024»
: Specific MICA alleles and variants are linked to increased susceptibility to conditions like Celiac disease , Psoriasis , and Type 1 Diabetes [2, 7].
: These segments typically denote the specific position of the variation within the protein sequence or a versioned entry in a genomic assembly [4, 5]. Clinical and Biological Significance Dnaddr.Mica_P-1-10.1.var
is a specific genetic variant identifier associated with the MICA (MHC class I polypeptide-related sequence A) gene . This nomenclature is primarily used in specialized genomic databases to catalog variations in the MICA protein, which plays a critical role in the human immune system's ability to detect stressed or infected cells. Core Function of the MICA Gene : Specific MICA alleles and variants are linked
The string Dnaddr.Mica_P-1-10.1.var follows a structured bioinformatic naming convention: This nomenclature is primarily used in specialized genomic
: Under normal conditions, MICA is rarely expressed on healthy cells. However, it becomes highly expressed when cells undergo viral infection, malignant transformation (cancer), or heat shock [2, 3].
: Some tumors have evolved to "shed" MICA from their surface. By releasing these proteins into the bloodstream, the cancer cells can "blind" the immune system’s NK cells, allowing the tumor to grow undetected [3, 8].