Title: Type 1 Hereditary Hemochromatosis & HFE Gene | Hemochromatosis Help
Headings: The Genetics of Hemochromatosis
The Genetics of Hemochromatosis
What is Type 1 Hereditary Hemochromatosis?
What Causes Type 1 Hemochromatosis?
Genes and Alleles Defined
Inherited Genetic Mutations
What is the HFE Gene?
HFE Gene Mutations: HFE, C282Y, H63D… oh my!
The C282Y Genetic Mutation
How HFE Genetics Impact Severity of Disease in Hemochromatosis
Who Inherits Hereditary Hemochromatosis?
A Single Hemochromatosis Gene May Still Lead to Symptoms
Hereditary Hemochromatosis Treatment
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Content: Genes are made of DNA and serve as instructions for how the body produces specific proteins and carry out many essential functions. An allele is a form of a gene that has a slightly different DNA sequence from what is normally seen. These different DNA sequences in our genes are what make us all unique. For example, variations in alleles are what give people different traits such as eye color, hair color, and height. Changes in alleles, however, can also lead to hereditary genetic medical conditions and diseases. Inherited Genetic Mutations
We inherit our genes from our parents. If one of our parents has a genetic mutation (a permanent change in their DNA sequence), we may inherit a copy of that change from them. If both parents have the same mutation, we could potentially inherit copies of the same mutation from both parents. These inherited genetics result in DNA that is permanently changed and will be present for a person’s entire life. Likewise, this genetic mutation may be passed down to the next generation.