Familial adenomatous polyposis

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    This essay provides a brief description of Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP), a mutation on the APC gene (Cleveland Clinic, 2016, pg. 1). It discusses the beginning ages for FAP and some genetic testing options for said disease, including how accurate such tests are. The remaining portion of this paper explores my stated opinion on whether or not adolescents should be tested for late-onset genetic diseases, such as FAP. A Brief Description of Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) and Opinion Statement on Whether Gene Testing in Children is Ethical Familial Adenomatous Polyposis is an inherited mutation on the Adenomatous Polyposis Coli (APC) gene, which is the gene that is usually responsible for controlling the speed of…

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    When a group of patients diagnosed with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP), an inherited form of precancerous polyps that afflicts the lower bowel were given curcumin and quercetin over a 6 month period. The number of polyps in the colon dropped by a 60%; the number of polyps that ceased to grow also dropped by 51%, on…

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    Life has thrown many curveballs at me. The most difficult situation to infiltrate my life was finding out that my family has an inherited genetic disease called F.A.P (Familial Adenomatous Polyposis). It is also “classified” as a genetic mutation. F.A.P is a disorder characterized by cancer in the large intestine. People with this disease can have from hundreds to thousands of polyps in their small intestine or stomach; however, this disease mainly affects the large intestine. These polyps grow…

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    Essay On Colorectal Cancer

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    cells in the inner lining of the colon or rectum. The colon and rectum, also known as the large intestine, are parts of the digestive system. The primary function of the large intestine is to absorb water and excrete solid waste. The wall of the colon and rectum is composed of several layers. Colorectal cancer begins in the innermost layer of the wall (the mucosa) and can spread outward into the other layers and beyond. The stage, or extent, of the disease (see later) depends on how far the…

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    Colorectal Cancer Essay

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    known as the adenoma-carcinoma sequence. In this sequence, mutation in the APC tumour suppressor gene produces functional problems in the WNT signaling pathway, intercellular adhesion, cytoskeleton stabilization, cell cycle regulation and apoptosis (Louis, Hold, & Flint, 2014). Pathologically, APC tumour suppressor gene mutation encourages the growth of the mutated cell. However, malignancy of the initial growth only occurs when genes such as KRARS, PIK3CA, SMAD, TP53, CTNNB1 and BRAF become…

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    takes about 8-10 years to even notice something is wrong. The common symptoms include, diarrhea or constipation or change in the consistency of your stool which could potentially lasts longer than four weeks. Another symptom of colon cancer rectal bleeding and bleeding in the stool. Also abdominal discomfort such as cramps, gas and or pain. When it comes to the DNA makeup of this disease, it is genetic. About 5 to 10% of colon cancer is genetic. There are four major types of hereditary colon…

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    Gastric Polyps A gastric polyp, also called a stomach polyp, is a growth on the lining of the stomach. Most polyps are not dangerous, but some can be harmful because of their size, location, or type. Polyps that can become harmful include: Large polyps. These can turn into sores (ulcers). Polyps that cause a blockage. A kind of polyp called an adenoma. This type of polyp can become cancerous. CAUSES Gastric polyps form when the lining of the stomach gets inflamed or damaged.…

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    Colon Polyps

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    Colon Polyps What is colon adenomatous polyp? Polyps develop in the cells of glandular structures lining the colon and are typically not cancerous. However, the colon adenomatous polyp is different. This polyp’s growth is a result of DNA changes in the lining of the colon. If ignored, there is a high chance that it will turn cancerous. Individuals with multiple polyps have a higher chance of one of them turning cancerous. 70 to 80 percent of patients survive at least five years if these…

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    Apc Research Paper

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    Those with familial adenomatous polyposis, an autosomal dominant condition, have a high predisposition to cancer. Because of its role as a tumor suppressor, no specific mutations lead to cancer. Any mutation which prevents protein cells will then prevent APC from regulating cell growth. 95% of the mutations are frameshift mutations and result in truncated proteins. The mutations often cause premature stop codons. 33% of mutations happen between amino acids 1061-1309. Mutations are also very…

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