Molecular Cell Bio L1

Question 1

Where are cell signals interpreted?

Answer 1

DNA in order to manufacture proteins.

These instructions are sent to ribosomes to make new proteins to transport outside the cell.

Question 2

What is a bio marker?

Give 2 examples.

Answer 2

A naturally occurring molecule, gene or characteristic. It it used to identify a change in the body.

CRP - measure of inflammation
Anti citrillunated peptide antibody - diagnose rheumatoid arthritis

Question 3

What are disease specific bio markers used for in clinic? 4 things

Answer 3

Diagnose disease
Monitor disease progression
Predict response of treatment
Prognostic- low risk - high risk

Question 4

What is translational research?

Answer 4

Lab > clinic

Question 5

What is Stratified medicine

Give 2 examples

Answer 5

Using medicine to treat patients with correct treatments

Breast cancer specific bio markers to decide to give medications or none or combo etc

SCID on their own cells, modifying, injecting them back