Chủ Nhật, 30 tháng 12, 2012

Is Down Syndrome Treatment Possible?

By Andrew Thomas


We all know, "our children" with Down syndrome possess an extra copy of chromosome 21. The lab has been doing quite interesting work with mice that possess an extra copy of chromosome 16, which is actually comparable to 55% of genes of human chromosome 21.

They treated these mothers-to-be mice by using NAP and SAL - titled as such after first three aminos, which make up their chemical sequence. NAP & SAL - tiny peptides, which are tiny protein sub units of the two proteins. It is important to keep in mind is that both proteins, ( NAP and SAL) improve receiving and transferring impulses inside the brain cells, plus they help them to survive. Improved Learning Ability With Down Syndrome So, this is actually the kicker, the mice with Down syndrome in the womb, treated with this pair of proteins demonstrated very much the same learning ability as the "typical" mice, and far increased capability" to learn compared to mice given the placebo.

"This study provides necessary material that can assist with the knowing of Down syndrome," Catherine Y. Spong, M.D., senior researcher from the unit on perinatal and developmental neurobiology at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), the NIH institute was quoted saying.

The expecting mice received the injection therapy following 8 days of conceiving, which approximately equals the conclusion of initial trimester of human maternity. The mice born were being examined for their learning ability upon reaching maturity. You can go to NICHD internet site for additional details on these studies.

Our personal Learning Ability Taken To New Heights? This study proves not only a solution for progress in "Our Children's" learning ability, it also suggests a chance for much better capabilities to learn in so called "ordinary" mice. In other words Down syndrome treatment is possible. But, this really is, where I begin to be anxious to be completely honest , considering that at this point the "treatment" ceases and the "pursuit" for super human will begin. So, I do think we should keep a positive, and cautious eye with regard to any brand new developments in this area.

I will take this discussion further and share with you my concerns. The Thing I am concerned about is the fact that the "Big Pharma" (pharmaceutical industry) will take over or will probably finance their own projects manipulated in direction of making "New and Improved" learning tablets. As, everyone understands the "big Pharma" will only be focused on its profits and have suppressed in a past treatments beneficial to our health and well being which didn't have hope for generating profits. You think my suspicions are unwarranted?

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