Neurodegenerative diseases Flashcards
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Definition of sporadic disease
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One that is not obviously caused by an inherited gene mutation or an infectious agent
2
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What is MS and how does it affect the person having it
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3
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What is the common cause of neurodegenerative diseases?
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4
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How does antisense therapy works and what disease is it used for?
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5
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What are the causes and symptoms of Huntington’s disease ?
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6
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Explain the Parkin gene mutation and how Parkin usually works
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7
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Compare toxic gain of function vs loss of function
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8
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What is dementia
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