Question

Choose a disease that is caused by a defect in cell signaling. Explain the cause of the disease and its impact on the body. How is it treated?

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One of the disease which is caused by defect in the cell signalling is Alzheimer disease. This disease is a neuro-degenrative disease. This disease is caused by increase in the formation of amyloid beta peptide in the non-amyloidogenic pathway and amyloidogenic pathway. The impact of disease include memory loss, vision loss and difficulty in planning and solving problems. The treatment of the disease include medication and management techniques but no specific treatment available to cure the disease.