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Resilient Prions: Unraveling the Enduring Mystery of Nature's Toughest Agents!! #Prions #NeurodegenerativeDiseases #InfectiousAgents #CNSDisorders #ProteinMisfolding #PRNP #PRPSC #CRISPR #GeneEditing #MedicalResearch #BioTech #HealthInnovation #DiseasePrevention #ScientificResearch #BiomedicalScience #Pathology Prions are highly infectious peptides that affect the central nervous system of mammals, leading to severe and untreatable neurodegenerative disorders. These agents cause numerous transmissible diseases by inducing abnormal folding of brain proteins, resulting in their malfunction and aggregation. #Infectious Mechanism: *Unlike viruses and bacteria, prions lack genetic material. *Infection occurs through contaminated food, invasive procedures, or blood transfusions. *Misfolded prions cause normal proteins to misfold, resulting in disease. #Types of Prion Diseases: *Can be acquired, genetic, or sporadic. *Disease-causing prions differ morphologically from normal prions in the body. #Genetic Factors: *Variations in the PRNP gene (prion protein gene) influence disease frequency. *Pathological isoform, PRPSC, is the main disease-causing agent. #Research and Treatment: *Ongoing research uses cell-based models to study disease pathways. *CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology has accelerated research progress. *Effective treatments and preventative measures are still in the early stages. *More successful in vivo models are needed to advance research and develop therapies. Pavithra Ranganathan Ameena Tabbassum Abhyuday Agarwal

https://lnkd.in/gDjnp38D Article title: Novel key gene tenascin C related to extracellular matrix accumulation in diabetic nephropathy kidney tubules: Results of integrative bioinformatics analysis   Author(s): Liang Zhang; Zheng Wang; Manrong He; Yongdi Zuo; Jun Li; Wanxin Tang   Journal: Global Journal of Obesity, Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome   Journal ISSN: 2455-8583 Abstract: Background: As the incidence of type 2 diabetes increases year by year, the number of individuals diagnosed with Diabetic Nephropathy (DN) has increased steeply. DN is characterized by glomerular sclerosis, tubulointerstitial fibrosis and atrophy. However, most of the previous studies on the pathogenesis of DN were focused on glomeruli, and now more and more evidences show that tubulointerstitial fibrosis plays an important role in the progress of DN. Bioinformatics analysis can be used in discovering disease-causing genes, biomarkers, and therapeutic targets through global analysis. In this study, we used this method to find and verify novel genes in DN. #BioinformaticsAnalysis #DiabeticNephropathy #TenascinC #ExtracellularMatrix #Diabetes #LipidDisorders #MetabolicDisorders #Osteoporosis #InterdisciplinaryPracticesInEndocrinology #CardiovascularRisk #MetabolicRisk #AgingResearch #Obesity #TraditionalMedicine #PsychosomaticResearch #BehavioralMedicine #Ethics #EvidenceBasedPractices #MorphologicalAspects #BiochemicalAspects #PhysiologicalAspects #ClinicalAspects #DiabetesResearch #DiabetesTherapy #DiabeticMedicine #DiabetesComplications #DiabetesEducation #DiabetesNursing #DiabetesTherapies #PancreaticIsletFunction #IntermediaryMetabolism #Peertechz #PeertechzPublications #OpenAccess #ScientificJournals #PeerReviewedJournals #OpenAccessPublishers #PharmacologicalMechanisms #ObesityResearch #ObesityPrevention #MetabolicSyndrome #PathologyOfDiabetes #Type1Diabetes #Type2Diabetes #PediatricDiabetes #PrimaryCareDiabetes #DiabeticComplications #BariatricSurgery #MetabolicDisorders #EpidemiologicalAspects #ObesityPrevention #Stress #Overweight #SedentaryLifestyle #CoronaryHeartDisease #Lipodystrophy #Schizophrenia #PsychiatricIllnesses #RheumaticDiseases

The discovery of modifiable and non-modifiable factors influencing human #plasma proteins offer potential insights for #precision prevention strategies and reveal new #therapeutic targets. New study "Mapping biological influences on the human plasma proteome beyond the genome" https://lnkd.in/eVVPs9EC presents one of the finest examples of next-generation #epidemiology, merging classical principles with advanced #molecular technologies and #dataanalysis . Using data from the Fenland Study, a cohort of ~8,000 middle-aged, mostly European individuals, they applied UMAP, a #machinelearning #clustering method, and Mendelian randomization, a causal inference technique. These methods identified 23 causal drivers of 4,775 plasma proteins, distinguishing modifiable from non-modifiable factors. Further analysis revealed robust causal drivers for 128 proteins and explored new #drugtargets and mediators for 586 established drug targets. The authors found that 10–77% of variation (median: 19.88%) in over a third of target proteins (n = 1,575) was jointly explained by #genetic and non-genetic factors. Twice as many proteins were linked to non-modifiable factors like genetics, age, or sex (n = 3,424) compared to modifiable factors (n = 1,737). While some proteins were mostly influenced by cis variants, over 25% were primarily driven by modifiable factors like #smoking and organ dysfunction. Tissue-specific leakage is unlikely to account for the key associations, meaning the proteins in plasma are actively involved in #disease processes rather than being byproducts of activity in other tissues or organs. The authors identified systemic markers of #chronic low-grade #inflammation (C-reactive protein), liver damage (alanine transaminase), kidney function (eGFR), and smoking status as minor contributors to protein variation (0.10–0.29% of variance). In contrast, body composition measures explained significantly more variance in certain proteins, with #BMI accounting for up to 7.99% (median = 0.36%), total #fat mass for up to 40.30% (median = 0.55%), and peripheral fat for up to 7.23% (median = 0.26%). The authors propose that proteins with few strong drivers could serve as key health biomarkers. For example, bone mass explained 11% of variation in plasma sclerostin, age explained 15% in transgelin, lipid-lowering drugs explained 27% in CTHR1 and procollagen endopeptidase enhancer 1, and #vitaminC levels explained 16% in cytochrome b5 reductase 3. A technical limitation is that #proteomic methods used were biased toward genetically induced isoforms, possibly explaining the high variance linked to cis and trans pQTLs. Unbiased methods, like #massspectrometry, might reveal fewer genetic drivers. "Causal drivers of human proteome variation in health and disease" https://lnkd.in/eCcUK6Kf

Uncovering the Link: Alcohol Consumption and Increased Cancer Risk Recent scientific research has revealed a concerning connection between alcohol consumption and a heightened risk of developing various types of cancer. Key Findings: 1. Cancer Types Affected: Studies have shown that alcohol intake is associated with an increased risk of cancers such as breast, liver, colorectal, and esophageal cancer. Even moderate drinking can contribute to these risks. 2. Mechanisms of Risk: Alcohol can damage DNA, promote inflammation, and interfere with the body’s ability to absorb essential nutrients. These biological processes can lead to the development of cancer over time. 3. Guidelines and Recommendations: Health organizations recommend limiting alcohol consumption to reduce cancer risk. For many, this means adhering to guidelines of no more than one drink per day for women and two for men. Why This Matters: Understanding the relationship between alcohol and cancer is crucial for public health. Awareness can lead to informed choices and encourage lifestyle changes that may reduce risk. Call to Action: Let’s engage in open conversations about alcohol consumption and its potential health implications. Share your thoughts on this important issue and how we can promote healthier lifestyles within our communities. #Health #CancerAwareness #Alcohol #PublicHealth #LifestyleChoices #MedicalLaboratoryTechnology #Microbiology #Phlebotomy #LaboratoryTesting #DiagnosticTesting #HealthcareProfessional #MedicalTesting #ClinicalLaboratory #BiomedicalScience #HealthcareIndustry #MedicalScience #LaboratoryMedicine #ClinicalMicrobiology #InfectionControl #PhlebotomyTechnician #MedicalLabTechnician #MicrobiologyLab #ClinicalLab #HealthcareCareer #MedicalCareer #ScienceCareer #COVID19Testing #Virology #Bacteriology #Parasitology #MolecularDiagnosis #GeneticTesting #Cytology #Histopathology #Immunology #Serology

#BowelDisease #Breakthough With #HolyGrail #Discovery ! (1) #Researchers @ #FrancisCrickInstute in #London headed by Dr. JAMES-Leec have #Discovered a #MajorDriver of #InflammatoryBowelDisease (#IBD) and several other #ImmuneDisorders that affect the #Spine, #Liver and #Arteries, raising hopes for #Millions of people #Worldwide. (2) The #Breakthrough is particularly exciting because the newly found #BiologicalPathway can be targeted by #Drugs that are already #Used, with work under way to adapt them to #Patients with #IBD and other #Conditions. (3) More than #HalfAMillion people in the #UK have #InflammatoryBowelDisease, the #Two main forms of which are #Crohn’sDisease and #UlcerativeColitis, with at least #7Million affected #Globally. They arise when the #ImmuneSystem attacks the #Bowel, causing an array of #DebilitatingSymptoms from #AbdominalPain and #WeightLoss to #Diarrhoea and #Blood in #Stools. (4) JAMES-Lee’s research team “#Stumbled” on the #Discovery after investigating a “#GeneDesert”, a #Stretch of #DNA on #Chromosome21 that does NOT code for #Proteins, which has previously been linked to #IBD and other #AutoimmuneDiseases. Writing in #Nature, they describe how they found a section of #DNA that behaves like a #VolumeControl for nearby #Genes. This “#Enhancer” was seen ONLY in immune cells called #Macrophages where it boosted a #Gene called #ETS2 and ramped up the #Risk of #IBD. (5) Through #GeneEditing experiments, the scientists showed that #ETS2 is #Central to the #Inflammatory behaviour of #Macrophages and their ability to damage the #Bowel in #IBD. (6) The SAME #BiologicalPathway is thought to drive other #AutoimmuneDisorders, including #AnkylosingSpondylitis, which causes #Spine and #JointInflammation in about #Onein1000 people #Worldwide, and rarer #AutoimmuneDiseases that affect the #Liver and #Arteries. (7) While there are no drugs that specifically target the #ETS2 #Gene, the #Scientists identified a class of #AnticancerDrugs called #MEKInhibitors that they suspected would #Dampen the #Gene’sActivity. (8) Because #MEKInhibitors have #SideEffects in other organs, the #Scientists have begun work to #Adapt the medicine so it targets ONLY a #Patient’s #Macrophages. This is done by creating a “#Conjugate” where the #Drug molecule is attached to a #SyntheticAntibody that binds only to the #Target cells. https://lnkd.in/gifMUeh8

NEWS | We are delighted to be continuing our work on the #biology of healthy ageing with strategic investment of £48M from BBSRC for the next four years: supporting discovery bioscience and innovation to protect and maintain #health. #Epigenetics: Exploring the links between diet, metabolites and gene regulation to improve our understanding of mechanisms that maintain and support lifelong health. #Immunology: Advancing our understanding of the molecular and cellular basis of immunity to protect and improve health across the life course. #Signalling: Defining how cellular signalling pathways act together to coordinate cellular responses and how signalling mechanisms are affected by age. https://lnkd.in/eZGxM9HW

🌟 Understanding the Burden of Rare Genetic Disorders in India: A 22-Year Retrospective Study 🌟 India, with its vast and diverse population, faces a significant challenge in diagnosing and managing rare genetic disorders. A recent study spanning 22 years, conducted by the FRIGE Institute of Human Genetics, sheds light on the prevalence and distribution of these conditions across the country. 🔍 Key Findings: 3294 patients diagnosed with 305 rare diseases. Neuromuscular and neurodevelopmental disorders (NMND) and inborn errors of metabolism (IEM) were the most prevalent. Duchenne muscular dystrophy and spinal muscular atrophy were the most common NMNDs. Gaucher disease was the most frequently diagnosed IEM. Significant regional variations in the prevalence of specific disorders. 🧬 Technological Impact: Introduction of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) in 2015 significantly improved diagnostic yields. Clinical Exome Sequencing (CES) and Whole Exome Sequencing (WES) have been pivotal in identifying genetic disorders that were previously undiagnosed. 🌍 Implications for Health Policy: The study highlights the need for newborn screening programs and affordable diagnostic pathways. Emphasizes the importance of genetic counseling and awareness programs in communities with high prevalence of certain genetic disorders. 🤝 Collaboration is Key: The study underscores the necessity for collaboration among clinical, research, and diagnostic communities to address the challenges of rare genetic disorders. This comprehensive study not only provides valuable insights into the genetic landscape of India but also paves the way for future health policies and targeted interventions. Let’s work together to improve the lives of those affected by rare genetic disorders. 💪🧬 #Genetics #RareDiseases #Healthcare #India #MedicalResearch #GeneticDisorders #HealthPolicy #NextGenSequencing #GeneticCounseling

🫀 #AmericanHeartMonth: In this research study, we demonstrate that genetic risk information for a common disease can be effectively incorporated into the electronic health record (EHR) and used at the point of care to guide therapy. Individuals who received a genetic risk scores (GRS) in addition to a conventional risk estimate for coronary heart disease (CHD) had lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels 6 months after disclosure than participants who received a conventional risk score (CRS) alone. Shared decision making after CHD risk disclosure led to a greater proportion of patients who received a GRS being initiated on a statin medication. Disclosure of a GRS did not lead to significant changes in dietary fat intake, physical activity levels, or anxiety. The lowering of LDL-C was greatest in individuals with a high GRS for CHD in comparison with participants who did not receive a GRS. Read the full study here: https://lnkd.in/gsmikyGG #americanheartassociation #heart #hearthealth #hearthealthawareness #hearthealthmonth #hearthealthmatters #cardiology #cardiovascular #cardiovasculardisease #cardiovascularhealth #cardiovascularresearch #cardiovascularcare #research #translationalresearch #science #genetics #genes #dna #geneticresearch #genetictesting #geneticcounseling #coronary #coronaryarterydisease #coronarydisease #geneticriskdisclosure #geneticdisorders #genomics #genomicresearch #preventivegenomics #translationalgenomics  #hydroxymethylglutarylCoAreductaseinhibitors #prevention #heartattack #heartattackprevention #polymorphism #singlenucleotide #cholesterol #clinicaltrials #randomizedclinicaltrials #health #cardiohealth #publichealth #populationhealth #medicine #precisionhealth #precisionmedicine #genomicmedicine #preventivehealth #preventativehealth #personalizedhealth #preventivemedicine #preventativemedicine #personalizedmedicine #healthcare #healthcaresystem #preventivehealthcare #personalizedhealthcare #futureofhealth #futureofmedicine #futureofhealthcare #evidencebased #healthoutcomes #evidencebasedpractice #healtheducation #healthcommunication #sciencecommunication #scicomm #sciencecommunity #healthresearch #heartdiseaseprevention

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a progressive genetic disorder primarily affecting the lungs and digestive system. Caused by mutations in the CFTR gene, it results in the production of thick, sticky mucus that obstructs vital organs. This leads to a range of complications, including respiratory infections, difficulty breathing, and pancreatic insufficiency. Globally, CF affects approximately 70,000 individuals. In Pakistan, the prevalence is estimated to be higher than in many other countries, though underdiagnosis remains a significant issue. Studies suggest a carrier frequency of 1 in 25 in certain Pakistani populations, indicating a substantial number of individuals at risk of having children with CF. The disease places a heavy burden on patients, families, and the healthcare system. The genetic basis of CF is well-established, with over 2,000 identified mutations in the CFTR gene. While there's no cure, advancements in medical care have improved life expectancy and quality of life for patients. Treatment involves a multidisciplinary approach including pulmonary therapies, nutritional support, and management of associated complications. GENETIC-CAP, a flagship project of Health Services Academy, Capital University of Science & Technology, and Pakistan Academy of Sciences, is committed to addressing the challenges posed by genetic disorders like CF. Join us in raising awareness, supporting research, and advocating for improved care for individuals affected by CF. #CysticFibrosis #GeneticDisorder #CF #GENETICCAP #HealthServicesAcademy #CapitalUniversity #PakistanAcademyofSciences #Research #Awareness #PatientCare #Prevalence #Pakistan