Clinical Trials and Therapeutic Methods Validation

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What is a major obstacle for the application of adenoviral and retroviral vectors in clinical interventions?

Complex administration procedure

High cost

Lack of efficacy

Side effects (correct)

Why is prior approval by ethics committees necessary for the validation of new therapeutic methods?

To limit access to new therapies

To ensure safety and ethical standards are met (correct)

To increase profits for pharmaceutical companies

To speed up the research process

Who must approve new therapeutic methods before they can be used in clinical trials?

Medical device manufacturers

Local, national, and international ethics committees (correct)

Pharmaceutical companies

Health insurance providers

Which group was the first to receive stem cell therapy according to the text?

Stem cell therapy patients Signup and view all the answers

What type of vectors have caused serious side effects in gene therapy interventions?

Adenoviral and retroviral vectors Signup and view all the answers

Why are moral and ethical considerations important in gene therapy research?

To ensure patient safety and respect ethical standards Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of gene therapy?

Introducing a new gene to help fight a disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a vector in gene therapy?

Delivering genes into cells Signup and view all the answers

Why are certain viruses commonly used as vectors in gene therapy?

To deliver the new gene by infecting cells Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of retroviruses as vectors in gene therapy?

Integrate their genetic material into human chromosomes Signup and view all the answers

Why is gene therapy still considered risky according to the text?

The technique remains under study to ensure safety and effectiveness Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the current state of gene therapy clinical trials?

Under study to ensure safety and effectiveness Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of stem cell therapy as mentioned in the text?

To allow the body to heal itself Signup and view all the answers

Why does stem cell therapy require an army of basic scientists?

To understand the unique nature of each patient Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common ethical question surrounding gene therapy?

Who decides which traits are normal or a disability Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of vectors in gene therapy?

To deliver genetic material into target cells Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes stem cell therapy's goal from that of a longevity-anti-aging program?

Stem cell therapy prioritizes body healing over lifespan extension Signup and view all the answers

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