The NIPBL gene provides instructions for making a protein called delangin, which plays an important role in human development. Delangin helps control the activity of chromosomes during cell division. Before cells divide, they must copy all of their c READ MORE

The NKX2-1 gene provides instructions for making a protein called homeobox protein Nkx-2.1, which is a member of the homeobox protein family. Homeobox proteins direct the formation of body structures during early embryonic development. Homeobox prote READ MORE

The NLRP1 gene provides instructions for making a member of a family of proteins called nucleotide-binding domain and leucine-rich repeat containing (NLR) proteins. These proteins are involved in the immune system, helping to regulate the process of READ MORE

The NLRP12 gene provides instructions for making a protein called monarch-1. Monarch-1 is a member of a family of proteins called intracellular "NOD-like" receptor (NLR) proteins. Monarch-1 is found mainly in certain types of white blood cells. NLR p READ MORE

The NLRP3 gene provides instructions for making a protein called cryopyrin. Cryopyrin is a member of a family of proteins called intracellular "NOD-like" receptor (NLR) proteins. Cryopyrin is found mainly in white blood cells and in cartilage-forming READ MORE

The NLRP7 gene provides instructions for making a protein whose role is not known. The NLRP7 protein is thought to be involved in regulating gene activity (expression) through a phenomenon known as genomic imprinting. Through genomic imprinting, cert READ MORE

The NNT gene provides instructions for making an enzyme called nicotinamide nucleotide transhydrogenase. This enzyme is found embedded in the inner membrane of structures called mitochondria, which are the energy-producing centers of cells. This enzy READ MORE

The NOD2 gene (previously known as CARD15 ) provides instructions for making a protein that plays an important role in immune system function. The NOD2 protein is active in some types of immune system cells (including monocytes, macrophages, and dend READ MORE

The NOG gene provides instructions for making a protein called noggin. This protein is involved in the development of many body tissues, including nerve tissue, muscles, and bones. Noggin's role in bone development makes it important for proper joint READ MORE

The NOP56 gene provides instructions for making a protein called nucleolar protein 56, which is found in the nucleus of nerve cells (neurons). This protein is mostly found in neurons within an area of the brain called the cerebellum, which is involve READ MORE

The NOTCH1 gene provides instructions for making a protein called Notch1, a member of the Notch family of receptors. Receptor proteins have specific sites into which certain other proteins, called ligands, fit like keys into locks. Attachment of a li READ MORE

The NOTCH2 gene provides instructions for making a protein that belongs to a large family of receptor proteins. Other proteins, called ligands, can fit into specific sites on receptor proteins, like a key into a lock. When a ligand attaches to the NO READ MORE