altering either the intracellular or extracellular K + concentration has substantial effects on the resting membrane potential, and therefore on the ability of neurons and muscle cells to reach action potential threshold; HYPERKALEMIA = elevated plasma (extracellular fluid) K + concentration caused by: increased intake
Gene therapy is a novel approach to treat, cure, or ultimately prevent disease by changing the expression of a personâs genes. Gene therapy is in its infancy, and current therapies are primarily experimental, with most human clinical trials still in the research stages.urrent and possible candidates for gene therapy include cancer, AIDS, cystic fibrosis, Parkinsonâs and Alzheimerâs diseases, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease), cardiovascular disease and arthritis. In cases such as cystic fibrosis or hemophilia, disease results from a mutation in a single gene.
Gene therapies to make cancer treatments work better. Some gene therapies put genes into cancer cells to make the cells more sensitive to particular treatments such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy. This type of gene therapy aims to make the other cancer treatments work better.ene therapies to make cancer treatments work better. Some gene therapies put genes into cancer cells to make the cells more sensitive to particular treatments such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy. This type of gene therapy aims to make the other cancer treatments work better.