Cure Research for Prader-Willi syndrome

Cure Research discussion for Prader-Willi syndrome:

Genes found in the PWS chromosomal region code for the small ribonucleoprotein N (SNRPN). SNRPN is involved in mRNA processing, an intermediate step between DNA transcripton and protein formation. A mouse model of PWS has been developed with a large deletion which includes the SNRPN region and the PWS 'imprinting centre' (IC) and shows a phenotype similar to infants with PWS. These and other molecular biology techniques may lead to a better understanding of PWS and the mechanisms of genomic imprinting. (Source: Genes and Disease by the National Center for Biotechnology)

Prader-Willi syndrome Treatment: Book Excerpts

• Treatment - Short Stature
• Treatment - Hypotonia
• Treatment - Obesity
• Treatment - Hypogonadism
• Treatment - Mental retardation
• Treatment - Obesity

Clinical Trials for Prader-Willi syndrome

Some of the clinical trials for Prader-Willi syndrome include:

• Study of Phenotype and Genotype Correlations in Patients With Contiguous Gene Deletion Syndromes - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Treatment of Self-Injurious Behavior in Individuals With Prader-Willi Syndrome - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Topiramate
• Nordic Study on the Effects of Growth Hormone (Norditropin SimpleXx) Treatment in Adults With Prader-Willi Syndrome - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Norditropin SimpleXx
• Investigation of the Developmental, Nutritional and Hormonal Regulation of Ghrelin in Children With Prader-Willi Syndrome - This study is not yet open for patient recruitment (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Octreotide
• Characteristics of Prader-Willi Syndrome and Early-Onset Morbid Obesity - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Prader-Willi syndrome

Medical research papers related to Prader-Willi syndrome include:

• Prader-Willi syndrome
• Psychological effects of polar expeditions.
• Are there special energy requirements for patients with prader willi syndrome? If so how do we calculate these?
• Feasibility assessment of telephone-administered behavioral treatment for adolescent migraine
• DNA methylation
• Is there any evidence as to why adults with learning disabilities have higher risks of obesity?
• Obesity
• Intragastric balloons for the temporary management of morbid obesity
• Guidelines on male infertility
• Infertility
• Prader-Willi Syndrome
• Prader-Willi Syndrome (Follow-up)
• Prader-Willi Syndrome (Diagnosis)
• Prader-Willi Syndrome (Overview)
• Is there any evidence of the use of measuring coQ10 levels in children with Prader Willi Syndrome. If so are there normal values & what dose of supplement would be recommended if levels are found to be low?
• Growth Hormone (Somatropin)
• Benign Congenital Hypotonia
• Hyperphagic Short Stature Syndrome
• Jan-March 2007 Update
• Is there any evidence that metformin causes weight loss in non diabetic patients
• Meeting the health needs of people with learning disabilities
• Growth Failure (Treatment)
• Medical Care of Adults with Mental Retardation
• Amniocentesis
• Angelman Syndrome
• Potter's Syndrome
• Pickwickian Syndrome
• Obesity in Children
• Albinism
• Congenital Urogenital Malformations

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