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== SWAP-200 ==

'''SWAP-200''' (''pronunciation: /swɑːp ˈtuː hʌndrəd/'') is a medical term used in the field of [[Genetics]] and [[Molecular Biology]]. The term is derived from the English words "swap", meaning to exchange, and "200", indicating the specific type of this genetic element.

=== Definition ===

SWAP-200 is a [[Protein]] that plays a crucial role in the process of [[RNA Splicing]], which is the editing of an RNA molecule after it has been transcribed from DNA but before it is translated into a protein. It is part of the SWAP (Splicing factor, arginine/serine-rich, and WD repeat-containing protein) family of proteins.

=== Function ===

SWAP-200 is involved in the regulation of [[Alternative Splicing]], a process that allows a single gene to code for multiple proteins. This protein is known to interact with other proteins and RNA molecules to facilitate the splicing process. It is also involved in the regulation of [[Gene Expression]].

=== Clinical Significance ===

Alterations in the SWAP-200 protein can lead to various genetic disorders. For instance, mutations in the gene encoding this protein have been associated with certain types of [[Cancer]] and [[Neurodegenerative Diseases]].

=== Related Terms ===

* [[SWAP Proteins]]
* [[RNA Splicing]]
* [[Alternative Splicing]]
* [[Gene Expression]]
* [[Cancer]]
* [[Neurodegenerative Diseases]]

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