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Okay, I stumbled on this article this morning and thought I would share it with you. I would have contacted Dr. Moll, who's name is mentioned in the article, but he is currently not available due to being on travel. Normally I wouldn't pass along storiess like this but knowing Dr. Moll and GTC, I figured it was legitimate enough to share. Anyways, here is the article:
http://www.efluxmedia.com/news_New_Drug_From_Genetically_Engineered_Goats_May_Be_On_Its_Way_33025.html
As soon as I find out more, I will gladly pass the information along.
Regards,
Tom in Connecticut
http://www.efluxmedia.com/news_New_Drug_From_Genetically_Engineered_Goats_May_Be_On_Its_Way_33025.html
As soon as I find out more, I will gladly pass the information along.
Regards,
Tom in Connecticut
I can't wait for you to talk to Dr. Moll and get his take on this...
I really want to know what the benefit would be. The article states the benefit is it's not a chemically derived anticoagulant, but when you start messin' with goat genes, is it really "natural"? As far as safety is concerned, wouldn't bleeding risks be the same (because if you don't clot, you bleed?)
I'll admit, while I'm an avowed animal lover, and highly suspicious of genetic modification in general, I'm conflicted when it comes to medical advancements. Especially when it impacts ME. There would have to be a very clear, real benefit to this before I could get on the band wagon. Very interesting Tom!
"Useful for people with inherited antithrombin deficiency (uncommon disorder) in certain situations (delivery, major surgery) to prevent blood clots."
For those with AT deficiency, this could be a option in the near future. For the rest of us, we still have to wait for the other oral anticoagulants to pass Trials. As previously noted, the new oral anticoagulants are not being geared towards long-term users, only patient undergoing surgery or just having suffered a DVT. For us lifer's, we are still going to turn to Warfarin/Coumadin; for now.
Regards,
Tom in Connecticut