10 Questions
What is the primary concern with gene therapy in terms of its duration?
Its short-lived nature makes it difficult to achieve long-term benefits
What is a major challenge in using viral vectors for gene therapy?
They can cause toxicity, immune, and inflammatory responses
What is an example of gene correction in gene therapy?
Reverting a specific mutation in a gene
What is the main reason why the FDA has not approved any human gene therapy product for sale?
There are no gene therapy products that have been proven safe and effective
What is a common characteristic of multigene disorders?
They are caused by the combined effects of variations in many genes
What is the goal of gene augmentation in gene therapy?
To enhance the expression of a gene of interest
What is a potential problem with repetitive rounds of gene therapy?
It can lead to immune response, reducing its effectiveness
What is gene ablation in the context of gene therapy?
The targeted inhibition of gene expression
Why are viral vectors used in gene therapy?
Because they can be used to deliver genes to cells
What is gene transplantation in the context of gene therapy?
The introduction of a healthy gene to replace a faulty one in a patient with a gene deletion
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