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This is caused by a gene mutation that, in 90% of cases, causes decreased amounts of enzyme. However, mutations where less-active enzymes and/or different isoforms have been described. [ 13 ] [ 14 ] [ 15 ] At least 115 disease-causing mutations in this gene have been discovered.
In Christian theology, the imitation of Christ is the practice of following the example of Jesus. [1] [2] [3] In Eastern Christianity, the term life in Christ is sometimes used for the same concept. [1] The ideal of the imitation of Christ has been an important element of both Christian ethics and spirituality. [4]
Roman Catholic theology, reacting against the protestant concept of an invisible Church, emphasized the visible aspect of the Church founded by Christ, but in the twentieth century placed more stress on the interior life of the Church as a supernatural organism, identifying the Church, as in the encyclical Mystici corporis Christi of Pope Pius XII, with the Mystical Body of Christ. [14]
The Institution of the Eucharist by Nicolas Poussin, 1640. In Christian theology, the term Body of Christ (Latin: Corpus Christi) has two main but separate meanings: it may refer to Jesus Christ's words over the bread at the celebration of the Jewish feast of Passover that "This is my body" in Luke 22:19–20 (see Last Supper), or it may refer to all individuals who are "in Christ" (1 ...
Endonuclease III-like protein 1 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the NTHL1 gene. [5] [6] [7]As reviewed by Li et al., [8] NTHL1 is a bifunctional DNA glycosylase that has an associated beta-elimination activity.
Christ's side pierced by a lance, drawing blood. Blood of Christ, also known as the Most Precious Blood, in Christian theology refers to the physical blood actually shed by Jesus Christ primarily on the Cross, and the salvation which Christianity teaches was accomplished thereby, or the sacramental blood (wine) present in the Eucharist or Lord's Supper, which some Christian denominations ...
Marfan syndrome is also an example of dominant negative mutation and haploinsufficiency. Lethal mutations result in rapid organismal death when occurring during development and cause significant reductions of life expectancy for developed organisms. An example of a disease that is caused by a dominant lethal mutation is Huntington's disease.
Soul of Christ, be my sanctification; Body of Christ, be my salvation; Blood of Christ, fill all my veins; Water of Christ's side, wash out my stains; Passion of Christ, my comfort be; O good Jesus, listen to me; In Thy wounds I fain would hide; Ne'er to be parted from Thy side; Guard me, should the foe assail me; Call me when my life shall ...