What chromosome does the Familial Mediterranean Fever occur on?!


Question: What chromosome does the Familial Mediterranean Fever occur on?
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number 16 Familial Mediterannean Fever is caused by a mutation on the 16th chromosome, in a gene known as MEFV. The MEFV gene contains the code for a protein called pyrin, which is responsible for regulating inflammation in the body. Without pyrin, inflammatory responses can grow out of control. Mediterreanean Familial Fever gets its name from the fact that it is much, much more prevalent in Arabs and Jews of North Africa, as well as in Armenians.

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