Type
2 Diabetes – PSARL Gene discovered that may lead to a Cure
June 10th, 2006
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According to an
Australian newspaper The Herald Sun, a group of Victorian scientists
discovered the gene that is responsible that contributes to the
development of Type 2 Diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes is
not just an epidemic in the United States. Australia is greatly
impacted with 100,000 newly diagnosed patients each year. The reason
for the dramatic increase of type 2 diabetes is due to the dietary
choices and lack of exercise.
ChemGenex
Pharmaceuticals scientists from Geelong would want to develop a DNA
diagnostic test that would be on the Australian market in 2 years. They
could test the DNA by taking a swab to the inside of the patient’s
mouth.
The PSARL gene
would be detected and give a preliminary warning that they would be at
risk for diabetes. By knowing that they will be at a greater risk the
scientists hope that people will change their dietary and physical
activity before the onset of type 2 diabetes.
The pharmaceutical
company also wants to develop and test gene therapy to help treat the
defective PSARL gene. The PSARL gene is on chromosome 3q and is located
in muscles.
Currently there is
a lot of promising research for the cure of type 1 diabetes. This gives
some hope for the future cure and treatment options for type 2
diabetes. Preventive medicine in the case of type 2 diabetes is
extremely important in order to delay the development of the disease.
Nicole Wilson
Best Syndication
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