Naked Science Forum
Life Sciences => Cells, Microbes & Viruses => Topic started by: Donnah on 14/09/2003 21:10:22
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Can someone tell me about adenosine deaminase? What is it what does it do, interactions, sources...that sort of thing.
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Donnah,
I didn't read it in it's entirety, but it sounds serious. You don't know anyone with iot do you?
http://www-personal.umd.umich.edu/~jcthomas/JCTHOMAS/1997%20Case%20Studies/CMarting.html
Hope that helps.
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No, just doing research...seems to be a key factor in failing immune systems. T-cells initiate an immune response and are produced in bone marrow. Bone marrow transplants seem to "fix" ADA (adenosine deaminase) deficiency to some degree but I haven't yet grasped the connection between T-cells and ADA.
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From what I gather from the article, The lack of ADA causes an increase in other chemicals which are toxic to the lypmphocytes or white blood cells. Additionally, there is a breakdown in making and repairing DNA. What is interesting is that I read they are trying to infuse ADA combined with PEG. I saw tht they are trying this with interferon for treatment for hepatitis as well. PEG, if I'm not mistaken, is antifreeze. Somehow I think it results in higher levels of whatever chemical you combine it with and slower excretion. All this stuff is way over my head. We need the doctor!