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Gene Therapy
An experimental technique that uses genes to treat or prevent disease.
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Vector
“Vehicle” that scientists use to deliver genes directly into cells
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Ex Vivo and In Vivo Treatment
Two ways to deliver the vector to the cells of the body
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C. Germline Gene Therapy
nvolves modifying the genes in egg or sperm cells, which will then pass any genetic changes to future generations.
a. Grimline Gene Therapy b. Radiation Therapy c. Germline Gene Therapy d. Cryoablation |
Somatic Gene Therapy
Involves introducing a "good" gene into targeted cells to treat the patient — but not the patient's future children because these genes do not get passed along to offspring.
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Gene Augmentation Therapy
This therapy adds DNA containing a functional version of the lost gene back into the cell.
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True
True or False: Cystic Fibrosis can be cured through Gene Therapy
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True
True or False: Viruses can be used as vectors.
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Gene Inhibition Therapy
This therapy inhibits the expression of another gene
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B. 20000 to 25000 genes
Number of genes humans normally have
a. 12000 to 15000 genes b. 20000 to 25000 genes c. 30000 to 35000 genes d. 40000 to 42000 genes |
Intrabodies
Intracellular antibodies that bind to a specific protein and inhibit its function
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Dr. William French Anderson and Dr. Michael Blaese
First doctors to perform gene therapy
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