Researchers find new immune regulating gene tied to Parkinson’s disease
Q. Hereditary gene mutations have been known to play a critical role in familial Parkinson’s disease, but researchers have now discovered a new immune regulating gene tied to Parkinson’s disease known as___________.- Published on 13 Oct 15a. IFN Beta
b. VIFT Beta
c. IFN Alpha
d. IFN Gamma
ANSWER: IFN Beta
Researchers have found that non-inherited Parkinson’s Disease may be the result of functional changes in immune regulating gene Interferon Beta or IFN Beta. Treating the same with IFN Beta Gene therapy could be beneficial in preventing neuronal death and disease impact in experimental model of PD. Scientists are aiming to develop more effective treatment of Parkinson’s Disease using this knowledge. Close to 7 to 10 million people throughout the world suffer from this disease which is incurable and a progressive neurodegenerative disease. The human brain comprises of around 100 billion neurons coordinating activities in different body parts and the immune gene IFN Beta plays an important role in keeping the neurons healthy. IFN beta is critical for neutrons to have ability to recycle waste proteins without which they accumulate in disease associated structures known as Lewy bodies and neutrons die within time.
