An analysis of HTT involvement in Huntington’s Disease

Authors

Elaine Vanterpool, Oakwood University
Micah Andrews, Oakwood University

Faculty Mentor

Dr. Elaine Vanterpool

Files

Description

Huntington's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by loss of striatal neurons. These striatal neurons are essential in cognition, motor function, decision-making, motivation, reinforcement, and reward perception. Affected individuals may show symptoms such as isolation, lack of motivation, depression, mood swings, and personality changes. This study’s purpose is to analyze and highlight the variants of the HTT gene in the pathogenesis of Huntington’s disease.

Publication Date

2025

City

Huntsville

Disciplines

Biology

Recommended Citation

Vanterpool, Elaine and Andrews, Micah, "An analysis of HTT involvement in Huntington’s Disease" (2025). Student Posters. 84.
https://ouscholars.oakwood.edu/student-posters/84