Study finds Down syndrome individuals experiencing hypoxia-like state, suggesting potential for improved interventions.

A study from the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus reveals individuals with Down syndrome have a physiological state resembling hypoxia, or low oxygen. The study, part of the Human Trisome Project, found major changes in gene expression indicative of low oxygen availability. This research could aid in developing effective interventions to improve oxygen availability for people with Down syndrome, and understanding hypoxia in Down syndrome may lead to new therapeutic approaches.

August 15, 2024
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