What are the treatments for disease

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Question: For the monogenic disease that you chose, in your post please address the following. Your post must be 150 to 300 words (1 pts. Do not go over 250- 400words, do not go under 150 words). Please see the point breakdown of each requirement in parenthesis: What is the disease you chose called? What mutated gene causes this disease? What is the function of this gene in the human body normally? (in other words, how does this gene function when it is not mutated in a healthy human being?) (3pts) What are the symptoms of this disease? (2pts) How do the symptoms of this disease relate to the function of the gene that causes it? (For example, Cystic Fibrosis is caused by a defective CFTR channel protein. This defective CFTR channel protein does not allow ions to pass through the plasma membrane. Because of this, it leads to a buildup of heavy mucus in the airways. leading to heavy coughs. This buildup of mucous and constant coughing can lead to lung infections which can cause further health problems. The skin also becomes very salty due to buildup of salt.) (5pts) What are the treatments for this disease, if any?

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