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A series of sudden and unexplained deaths among seemingly healthy Amish children has been a mystery for years. New technology has allowed researchers to isolate the rare genetic mutation in the RYR2 gene that is to blame, offering answers and hope to the families impacted.

A genetic mutation in SERPINE1, the gene responsible for Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 (PAI-1), seems to have ties back to leading a longer, healthier life. While complete PAI-1 deficiency can lead to a life-threatening clotting disorder, individuals who were heterozygous for this mutation seem to enjoy an extended lifespan on average.

New research validates the PAI-1 knockout mouse as a preclinical genetic model of human depression, while demonstrating that this knockout also serves as a model for antidepressant resistance. Not only that, but this new research shows PAI-1 is involved in depression separately from the tPA-BDNF axis. As a result, PAI-1 could be a novel target for developing new treatments for major depressive disorder.

Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor 1 (PAI-1) is a key component of fibrinolysis, the process by which the body is able to break apart a cross-linked fibrin clot. As an inhibitor of both tPA and uPA, PAI-1 is the primary inhibitor among the plasminogen activators and plays an important role in allowing appropriate clotting to occur. PAI-1 also plays a role in different conditions and diseases.

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