Ameloblastin

Ameloblastin is a protein that in humans is encoded by the AMELX gene. It is also known as amelogenin, X-linked. This protein is a member of the amelogenin family of extracellular matrix proteins. Amelogenins are involved in biomineralization during tooth enamel development. Mutations in this gene cause X-linked amelogenesis imperfecta.

Function

Ameloblastin is a protein that is encoded by the AMELX gene in humans. It is a member of the amelogenin family of extracellular matrix proteins. These proteins are involved in biomineralization, a process that is crucial for tooth enamel development. Mutations in the AMELX gene can cause X-linked amelogenesis imperfecta, a condition that affects the structure and appearance of the enamel of the teeth.

Clinical significance

Mutations in the AMELX gene can cause X-linked amelogenesis imperfecta. This is a condition that affects the structure and appearance of the enamel of the teeth. The enamel is thin and easily damaged, leading to tooth decay and loss. The condition is inherited in an X-linked recessive manner.

See also

• AMELX
• Amelogenesis imperfecta
• Biomineralization
• Tooth enamel

External links

• Ameloblastin at WikiMD

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