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Is there a gene therapy available for galactosemia patients?
Galactosemia is a deficiency in the enzymes galactokinase or uridyl transferase, thereby affecting the synthesis and degradation of glycogen synthesis/galactose metabolism. At this point, there is no gene therapy available for treatment - treatment is only through strict dietary control.
With galactosemia what does the Los Angeles gene refer to?
the city
Difference between gene therapy and protein therapy?
at the gene level gene therapy is done and at the the protein level protein therapy is done
What type of mutations causes galactosemia?
Galactosemia is primarily caused by mutations in the GALT gene, which encodes an enzyme called galactose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferase. Mutations in this gene result in reduced or absent enzyme activity, leading to the accumulation of galactose-1-phosphate in the body.
Inserting working copies of a gene directly into the cells of a person with a genetic disorder is called what?
That process is called gene therapy. It involves inserting functional copies of a gene into the cells of a person with a genetic disorder to correct the genetic mutation causing the disorder.
Is galactosemia a type of chromosomal mutation?
No, galactosemia is not a type of chromosomal mutation. It is a genetic disorder caused by mutations in specific genes that are involved in the metabolism of galactose, primarily the GALT gene. These mutations lead to an inability to properly process galactose, resulting in toxic accumulation. Chromosomal mutations involve changes in the structure or number of chromosomes, which is different from the single-gene mutations seen in galactosemia.
How could gene therapy be used to treat cancer?
With the help of Gene therapy we can replace or supress the cancer gene
When was gene therapy on allowed?
in 1989 us approve gene therapy exprement on human
How does gene therapy effect children?
Gene therapy effects children by helping to cure disease and to lengthen lives. Gene therapy can also be used to eliminate diseases that are inherited.
Do both parents have to be a carrier of galactosemia for the child to be a carrier?
No, if one parent is a carrier of galactosemia and the other parent is not, the child has a 50% chance of being a carrier as well. It only requires one parent to pass on the gene for the child to be a carrier.
How is genetic therapy used to treat genetic disorders?
Gene therapy is a method that aims to cure inherited diseases by providing the patient with correct copy of the defective gene. There are four potential approaches to gene therapy:1)Addition of normal gene to replace the function of defective gene. This is gene replacement orgene augmentation therapy.2)Replacing the defective gene with the correct gene. This isCorrective gene therapy.3)Establishment of alternative pathways that bypass mutant genes function4)Change in regulation of normal or mutant genesThe first two are the basic approaches in gene therapy
What is the Catholic Church's view on gene therapy?
not so positive, but it does depend on what kind of gene therapy and for what purpose
