Hemophilia: Carrier testing and therapy
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Published on: September 30, 2021
Chanda Hemaliya1, Arun Kumar Singh1, Lalit Prashant Meena1
1Department of General Medicine, Institute of Medical Science (IMS), Banaras Hindu University, BHU Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Abstract:
Hemophilia is an X-linked to recessive bleeding disorder and occurs due to a deficiency of the factor level. Leading disease models for human molecular genetics include hemophilia. For family counseling, it is critical to identify the genetic abnormalities that cause the affected people's Propensity to bleed and the danger of inhibitors. The percentage of families with a recognized issue has increased along with improvements in carrier screening, and prenatal diagnosis brought about by genetic testing. The field of hemophilia treatment is changing quickly due to the availability of long-acting drug pharmacokinetics, physiotherapy, and the quick progress being made in gene therapy. In this age of advancement, it is essential to comprehend the variables affecting hemostatic, and clinical outcomes as well as therapeutic responses. Advancements: Gene therapy, NGS, and personalized medicine; Challenges: Cost, and accessibility. This review will look at how molecular genetic analysis fits into the hemophilia diagnostic algorithm, and highlight its benefits for clinical practice, especially as Techniques for Measuring FVIII's [Hemophilia A (HA)] Functional Activity, FVIII's Chromogenic Method (Ccro), The process entails utilizing the FVIII gene (F8) using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and then identify any mutations using various screening methods or DNA sequencing, Linkage Analysis for Factor VIII gene, genetics testing approaches for at high-risk male and female. All ethnic groups in the globe are equally affected by hemophilia. Around 400,000 persons worldwide are thought to have hemophilia, which impacts roughly 1 in 10,000 live births. Between 80% and 85% of people with HA are the majority in the general population. Hemophilia B (HB) affects one in five live male neonates, and HA affects one in 30,000 live male infants. As early diagnosis techniques have improved, affected persons should anticipate a typical life expectancy after treatment regimens.
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