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Pseudoautosomal Regions  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Homologous chromosomal regions at either end of the X CHROMOSOME or Y CHROMOSOME. These two regions pair regularly at male MEIOSIS and undergo RECOMBINATION. Pseudoautosomal region 1 (PAR1) is located at the tip of the short 'p' arms (Xp22 and Yp11) and Pseudoautosomal region 2 (PAR2) is located at the tip of the long 'q' arms (Xq28 and Yq12).

Entry terms

  • Pseudoautosomal Region

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-L73FC5B1-J

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