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Chromosome 9

Chromosome 9 is one of the 23 pairs of chromosomes in humans, containing approximately 138 million base pairs and representing roughly 4 to 4.5 percent of the total DNA in cells. This chromosome carries genes involved in blood cell formation, immune function, and various metabolic processes, and alterations in chrom…

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Overview

Chromosome 9 is one of the 23 pairs of chromosomes in humans, containing approximately 138 million base pairs and representing roughly 4 to 4.5 percent of the total DNA in cells. This chromosome carries genes involved in blood cell formation, immune function, and various metabolic processes, and alterations in chromosome 9 have been associated with several genetic conditions and malignancies. Research published in Chromosomes has examined chromosome 9 in the context of broader chromosomal studies, including investigations of chromosomal translocations, inversions, and their clinical implications in human genetics. One study explored the evolution of myeloproliferative disorders involving chromosomal changes, including the Philadelphia chromosome translocation between chromosomes 9 and 22, which is characteristic of certain leukemias. Additional work has addressed chromosomal behavior across different organisms and theoretical frameworks for understanding chromosomal organization and information encoding in biological systems. These investigations contribute to understanding how chromosomal abnormalities, including those involving chromosome 9, relate to disease development, reproductive outcomes, and fundamental biological processes. The study of chromosome 9 remains important for clinical genetics, cancer research, and evolutionary biology.

Research published in this journal

5 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 5 articles above have been cited 2 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Journal of Chromosomes.

Journal editorial board
Alessandra Iannuzzi · Italy Ciro Gabriele Mainolfi · Italy Daniela Ribeiro Ney Garcia · Brazil

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