What are the cures for Hemophilia?
Saturday, June 9, 2012
3:00 PM
CURES
1) GENE THERAPY
Gene therapy works by removing cells with hemophilia and alter the cells genetically which do not cause hemophilia. They usually use liver cells but other kinds of cells are also proven successful. Cells are then reprogrammed by inserting new genetic materials. The new materials allow the cell to produce factor 8 and 9 blood clotting proteins now which is then reinserted back into the patient. The cells multiply and take over the others which allow the patient to be hemophilia-free now. The processes are still being perfected and are still under researches.
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2) PROPHYLAXIS/REPLACEMENT THERAPY
Examples of commerically produced factors.
Hemophiliacs have to inject themselves with artifically produced clotting factors every few days. The regular infusion of clotting factors into their body allow the clotting levels to be fairly high to prevent extreme spontaneous bleeding episodes. Recombinant clotting factors are preferred over extracted clotting factors due to it's high purity and safety. However, it is very expensive which usually only allow developed countries to be available with it.
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LINKS:
http://www.hemophilia-information.com/Cure-for-hemophilia.html
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hemophilia/ds00218/dsection=treatments-and-drugs
http://www.news-medical.net/health/Haemophilia-Treatments.aspx
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