Could the NPC1 Gene Help Fight COVID-19?
QPS Neuropharmacology
Named for the disease it causes when mutated (Niemann-Pick Disease Type C), the NPC1 gene is located on human chromosome 18. Its normal function is to provide instructions for making a protein located in the cell’s membrane of endosomes and lysosomes. The resulting protein, also called NPC1, regulates the movement of cholesterol and fatty cells in these …
Alport Awareness Month 2021
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Every March, in collaboration with other kidney-related organizations across the United States, the Alport Syndrome Foundation (ASF) invites people to celebrate Alport Awareness Month. This annual, month-long event places a spotlight on Alport syndrome, a rare kidney disease that causes a decline in kidney function over time. According to current estimates, approximately 1 in every …
Brain Awareness Week 2021
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On March 15-21, 2021, organizations, institutions, and individuals around the world celebrated Brain Awareness Week, a “global campaign to foster public enthusiasm and support for brain science.” This annual event is organized by the Dana Foundation, a private philanthropic organization that uses research grants and public outreach to promote knowledge about the brain and brain health. During …