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proper brain development or appropriate maintenance of neuronal circuits. CRISPR/Cas9 is now used extensively to genetically alter the genomes of various species. The ability of CRISPR/Cas9 to remove DNA sequences and correct DNA mutations opens a new route to treat genetic diseases that are caused by DNA mutations. In this assignment, I’ll try to discuss how to apply CRISPR/Cas9 to establish animal models of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease (HD)

practical treatments. One of the most popular and valid approaches is a gene-editing therapeutic method – CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing. It adapts from the natural systems in bacteria, and it can generate targeted gene modifications to target specific DNA sequence. Then it introduces shifts within exons to restore the reading frame, so it can express a partial functional dystrophin protein.

Skin, the largest organ in the human body covers the whole body. It has many function such as protecting as barrier against radiations, pathogens etc. Skin mainly consists of 3 layers, epidermis, dermis and hypodermis. Epidermis is the outer layer of the skin which is comparatively thin and tough. Epidermis does not have blood vessels and comprised of epithelial cells. Most of the cells in the epidermis are keratinocytes. Epidermis is originated from the deepest layer of the epidermis called basal

individually). Due to mutation or inactivation of BRCA1 and BRCA2, tumor cells become susceptible to impaired homologous repair (HR) and thus rely on PARP to repair DNA damage via non-homologous end joining (NHEJ) and base excision repair (BER) [184-187]. Therefore to target PARP in BRCA deficient tumors is a good strategy, as inhibition of PARP will force cells to enter apoptosis upon DNA damage [188] (Figure 5.6). Veliparib and Olaparib are inhibitors of PARP1which have demonstrated reduced tumor growth

better help predict the future of CRISPR and the patients. The innovation of CRISPR can help slow down the process of death. With all diseases being cured the only way to go is either natural or some form of an accident. By successfully altering dna can simply remove a disease from the patient. Also this will help with evolution of mankind by producing the perfect people in society. As for parenting it will give the option to design their baby for height, weight, eye color, and hair color. However

Sebastian Berenguer Dr. Stephen Klemann IMW 100: Human Genetics 17 March 2016 Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome: Age before Your Time Introduction Progeria, also known as Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome, is an extremely rare disease where aging-like symptoms appear at a very early age. Only occurring in about 1 per 8 million births, those born with the disorder usually live to their mid-teens to early twenties. This disease is linked to the prelamin A protein, encoded by the LMNA gene. After

Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome other wise known as “Progeria”, or “HGPS”, is a very rare, and fatal genetic disorder characterized by an appearance of accelerated aging in young children. The rate of aging is accelerated up to seven times that of a normal life span in first 13 years of life. Progeria comes from the Greek word (πρό), “pro” meaning premature and (γῆρας), “gerias” meaning old age. While there are different forms of Progeria, the most sever form of progeria is formally known

gene that produces tumor suppressor proteins located on chromosome 17 at position 21. These proteins when not mutated, help repair damaged DNA and play a role in ensuring the stability of one 's cellular genetic material. When the gene becomes mutated, faulty, or altered it has the reverse effects. The protein sometimes does not form or forms incorrectly, therefore leading to DNA damage that may not be repaired properly. This results in an unfinished puzzle piece, which leads to the development of genetic

In Biochemistry, Matthews 4th Edition the COX-2 is a bifunctional endoplasmic reticulum membrane enzyme with two activities in single heme-containing polypeptide chain. The first, a cyclooxygenase activity , introduces two molecules of O2 and gives PGG2. The cyclooxygenase reaction is one of the first steps in eicosanoid synthesis for prostaglandins. The second activity, a peroxidase, is a two electron reduction of the peroxide to give PGH2. PGH2 is a prostaglandin endoperoxide that serves as a

without control. For example, breast cancer is the type of cancer that affects cells within the breast tissue (The National Cancer Institute). Breast cancer can be inherited or occur by chance within cells. Within cells there are genes, pieces of DNA that hold genetic information and instructions for how to make the proteins the body needs to function correctly. Genes have two main roles when it comes to cancer. Some, genes, oncogenes, cause cancer, while other genes, tumor suppressors, are supposed