Multiple Choice
In chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) , certain white blood cells undergo a gain-of-function mutation resulting in a totally new protein.This cancer-inducing protein has unregulated enzymatic activity that promotes cell division.Based on this information, which treatment option would be the best fit for CML?
A) Supplying the correct protein intravenously
B) Using molecular medicine to produce a drug to inhibit the protein's activity
C) Using gene therapy to insert a new gene to supply the correct protein
D) Putting the patient on a restrictive diet
E) There is no potential treatment that can inactive enzymes with unregulated activity
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