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Understanding gene therapy for sickle cell disease
… Now, researchers are developing new and emerging gene therapies to treat sickle cell disease. To help navigate … for the Democratizing Education for Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy Project, which is led by NHGRI in partnership with …
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Gene therapy for sickle cell disease is available to you through FDA-approved therapies and through clinical trials.
… Gene therapy for sickle cell disease is available to you through … there are a number of clinical trials for sickle cell gene therapy, the journey can be similar across all treatments. …
News Release
The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has long invested in basic genetics and genomics research, clinical trials, as well as translational medicine and social science studies, to advance our understanding of this widespread illness to help develop effective therapies.
… the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved two gene therapies for the treatment of sickle cell disease in … One of the new sickle cell treatments uses the CRISPR gene-editing system, a first for humans in the U.S.  NIH … The Democratizing Education for Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy Project , a collaborative effort that aims to help …
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A variety of approaches target the blood stem cells to relieve or reduce your symptoms of sickle cell disease.
… It is important to understand the components of gene therapy, how these components differ and other treatment … cells to reduce your symptoms of sickle cell disease.  Gene therapies use your own stem cells, while bone marrow …
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Your mental and physical health are deeply connected. Mental health is important for your overall health and quality of life.
… actions you may want to take as you think about receiving gene therapy. …  There are many unknowns about what to expect from gene therapy. Your thoughts, feelings, beliefs and attitudes …
Health FAQ
Discuss these questions with your doctor or health care provider.
… welcomes your feedback about the sickle cell disease gene therapy resources. Please email your comments or questions to … They are meant to promote your general understanding of gene therapy for sickle cell disease. We encourage you to use …
Genetic Disorders
Fragile X syndrome is an inherited intellectual disability caused by a mutation in the FMR1 gene.
… intellectual disability caused by a mutation in the FMR1 gene. … Fragile X syndrome is the most common form of … are caused by an alteration (mutation) in the FMR1 gene where a DNA segment, known as the CGG triplet repeat, is … treatment available for fragile X syndrome. Supportive therapy for children who have fragile X syndrome includes: …
Genetic Disorders
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a rapidly progressive form of muscular dystrophy caused by a mutation in the DMD gene.
… form of muscular dystrophy caused by a mutation in the DMD gene. … DMD is a rapidly progressive form of muscular … in boys. It is caused by an alteration (mutation) in a gene, called the DMD gene that can be inherited in families … and PTC124 (see clinical research below). Physical therapy is used to promote mobility and prevent contractures. …
Genetic Disorders
WAGR syndrome is a genetic condition caused by a deletion of genes located on chromosome 11, often causing eye problems and increased risk of cancer in babies.
… may include surgery to remove the kidney, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Aniridia: The treatment of aniridia … kidney transplant. … WAGR syndrome is called a "contiguous gene deletion syndrome." This means that it is caused by the … of the baby's development in the womb. More rarely, the gene changes are inherited because one of the parents carries …
Genetic Disorders
Achondroplasia is a disorder of bone growth and the most common form of disproportionate short stature.
… one in 40,000 live births. … Achondroplasia is caused by a gene alteration (mutation) in the FGFR3 gene. The FGFR3 gene makes a protein called fibroblast growth factor receptor …