Gene Therapy vs

Gene Therapy Overview

• Gene therapy involves modifying or manipulating genes to treat or prevent diseases.
• It can entail replacing, inactivating, or introducing genes into cells to address genetic disorders.

Advantages of Protein Therapy

• Protein therapy involves administering proteins directly to treat diseases.
• One key advantage is immediate therapeutic effects, as proteins can act quickly in the body without requiring gene modification.

Conditions Treated by Gene Repair/Correction

• Gene therapy can effectively treat conditions such as cystic fibrosis, hemophilia, and certain types of muscular dystrophy through gene repair or correction.

Disadvantages of Protein Therapy

• Protein therapy may lead to toxicity due to high doses required or accumulation of proteins in tissues, which can trigger adverse reactions.

Advantages of Gene Therapy in Immunogenicity

• Gene therapy offers potential long-term solutions with reduced risk of immune response compared to protein therapy, as it targets the genetic cause rather than introducing foreign proteins.