18 Questions
What is a major obstacle for the application of adenoviral and retroviral vectors in clinical interventions?
Side effects
Why is prior approval by ethics committees necessary for the validation of new therapeutic methods?
To ensure safety and ethical standards are met
Who must approve new therapeutic methods before they can be used in clinical trials?
Local, national, and international ethics committees
Which group was the first to receive stem cell therapy according to the text?
Stem cell therapy patients
What type of vectors have caused serious side effects in gene therapy interventions?
Adenoviral and retroviral vectors
Why are moral and ethical considerations important in gene therapy research?
To ensure patient safety and respect ethical standards
What is the primary purpose of gene therapy?
Introducing a new gene to help fight a disease
What is the function of a vector in gene therapy?
Delivering genes into cells
Why are certain viruses commonly used as vectors in gene therapy?
To deliver the new gene by infecting cells
What is a characteristic of retroviruses as vectors in gene therapy?
Integrate their genetic material into human chromosomes
Why is gene therapy still considered risky according to the text?
The technique remains under study to ensure safety and effectiveness
Which statement best describes the current state of gene therapy clinical trials?
Under study to ensure safety and effectiveness
What is the main goal of stem cell therapy as mentioned in the text?
To allow the body to heal itself
Why does stem cell therapy require an army of basic scientists?
To understand the unique nature of each patient
Which of the following is a common ethical question surrounding gene therapy?
Who decides which traits are normal or a disability
Why is the model used in clinical trials for drugs not directly applicable to stem cell therapy?
Every patient in stem cell therapy is unique
What is the role of vectors in gene therapy?
To deliver genetic material into target cells
What distinguishes stem cell therapy's goal from that of a longevity-anti-aging program?
Stem cell therapy prioritizes body healing over lifespan extension
Learn about the importance of validation of new therapeutic methods through clinical trials and the role of ethics committees in the approval process. Explore the challenges regarding the safety of vectors like adenoviral and retroviral vectors in clinical interventions.
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