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• Antiviral agents
  == Antiviral agents == ...Unlike most [[antibiotics]], which destroy bacterial pathogens, antiviral agents inhibit the development of the virus.
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• Mutagens
  ...ble of altering the DNA sequence of an organism, leading to changes in the genetic information that can be inherited. ...first used in the mid-20th century to describe substances that can induce genetic mutations.
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• Clastogen
  ...include [[radiation]], certain [[chemicals]], and some [[viruses]]. These agents can cause [[DNA damage]] which can lead to the formation of [[cancer]] if t ...tagen]]: An agent, such as radiation or a chemical substance, which causes genetic mutation.
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• Iron chelation therapy
  ...lly administered orally or intravenously. The most commonly used chelating agents are [[deferoxamine]], [[deferiprone]], and [[deferasirox]]. * [[Thalassemia]]: A genetic blood disorder that can lead to iron overload.
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• Biological resistance
  ...anism to counteract the harmful effects of [[pathogens]] or other damaging agents in its environment. ...within a species, and can be influenced by a variety of factors, including genetic makeup, overall health, and exposure to previous threats.
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• Genotoxicity
  ...[toxicology]] to describe the property of chemical agents that damages the genetic information within a cell causing [[mutations]], which may lead to [[cancer ...ητα" meaning "poison". It refers to the ability of a substance to harm the genetic material in cells.
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• Teratogenic
  ...utagen]]: An agent, such as radiation or a chemical substance, that causes genetic mutation. ===Teratogenic Agents===
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• Hypomethylating agent
  '''Hypomethylating agents''' (pronunciation: hypo-meth-uh-lay-ting ay-gents) are a class of [[drugs]] ...to control gene expression. By inhibiting DNA methylation, hypomethylating agents can alter the expression of genes in cancer cells, which can slow or stop t
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• Pachyonychia congenita
  ...ia Congenita''' (pronounced: pak-ee-oh-nik-ee-uh kuhn-jen-i-tuh) is a rare genetic disorder that primarily affects the skin, nails, and other ectodermal tissu ...s based on the clinical symptoms and confirmed by [[genetic testing]]. The genetic testing can identify mutations in the KRT6A, KRT6B, KRT6C, KRT16, or KRT17
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• Tumor promotion
  ...al expansion of initiated cells, driven by various promoting agents. These agents can include chemicals, hormones, or even physical factors like radiation. ...tumor, which can potentially progress to a malignant [[cancer]] if further genetic changes occur.
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• Keratolytic winter erythema
  ...cause of Keratolytic Winter Erythema is unknown, but it is believed to be genetic in nature. It is an autosomal dominant condition, meaning that an individua ...aging symptoms and may include the use of [[emollients]] and [[keratolytic agents]] to help soften and remove the scales.
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• Periodic fever syndrome
  ...''' (pronunciation: /pɪˈriːədɪk/ /ˈfiːvər/ /ˈsɪndroʊm/) is a group of rare genetic disorders characterized by recurrent episodes of fever and additional assoc ...es. Diagnosis is typically based on clinical symptoms, family history, and genetic testing.
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• Community immunity
  ...can be transmitted to others, rather than by genetic, physical or chemical agents.
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• Toxicogenomics
  ...substances on living organisms, while "genomics" is the study of the full genetic complement of an organism (the genome). * [[Genotoxicity]]: The property of chemical agents that damages the genetic information within a cell causing mutations, which may lead to cancer.
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• Cross
  ...rm with various meanings in the medical field. It can refer to a type of [[genetic inheritance]] pattern, a type of [[blood transfusion]] compatibility test, === Genetic Cross ===
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• Anticarcinogenic
  ...stance or agent that can cause cells to become cancerous by altering their genetic structure so that they multiply continuously and become malignant. * [[Chemoprevention]]: The use of natural, synthetic, or biological chemical agents to reverse, suppress, or prevent carcinogenic progression to invasive cance
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• Chen Wei (medical scientist)
  * [[Virology]]: The study of viruses and virus-like agents, including their taxonomy, disease-producing properties, cultivation and ge ...can be transmitted to others, rather than by genetic, physical or chemical agents.
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• Variants of SARS-CoV-2
  ...term "variant" in virology is used to describe a virus that has undergone genetic changes. ...acronym for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2, named for its genetic similarity to the virus that caused the SARS outbreak in 2003.
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• Tylosis
  '''Tylosis''' (pronounced: tie-LOH-sis) is a rare, genetic skin condition characterized by thickening of the skin on the palms of the ...ased on the characteristic symptoms and a family history of the condition. Genetic testing can confirm the diagnosis.
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• Acute disease
  ...can be transmitted to others, rather than by genetic, physical or chemical agents.
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