Korean investigators have discovered a new mutation in the GLA gene — located on the X chromosome…
Joana Carvalho, PhD
Joana holds a bachelor’s in biology, a Master of Science in evolutionary and developmental biology, and a PhD in biomedical sciences from Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal. Her work has been focused on the impact of non-canonical Wnt signaling in the collective behavior of endothelial cells — those that make up the lining of blood vessels — found in the umbilical cord of newborns. In addition to several research fellowships, she was awarded two Erasmus scholarships to conduct part of her studies in France.
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Articles by Joana Carvalho, PhD
Scientists have found evidence that a GLA gene variant of unknown pathogenicity — meaning its…
Heart cells derived from patients’ stem cells and grown in a lab dish can reveal important clues about the development…
A new mutation in the GLA gene was found in a Chinese patient with Fabry disease that leads…
Sperm abnormalities in men with Fabry disease do not compromise their fertility or overall reproductive function, a study finds.
AMT-190, uniQure‘s investigational gene therapy for the treatment of Fabry disease, shows promise as a one-time…
Amicus Therapeutics‘ Galafold (migalastat) provides clinical benefit to patients carrying amenable Fabry disease mutations, regardless of disease…
Galafold (migalastat) increases the activity of alpha-galactosidase A, stabilizes serum biomarkers, and improves heart function in patients with…
New Splicing Mutation in GLA Gene That Leads to Shorter Protein Found in Fabry Patient, Study Says
Scientists discovered a new mutation in the GLA gene that leads to the production of a shorter protein in…
Enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) partially restores the function of lysosomes and mitochondria in patients with Gaucher and Fabry…