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What are the two types of gene therapy?

   What are the two types of gene therapy?

Biochemistry

Mary K. Campbell,… 8th Edition

Chapter 14, Problem 14

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06/15/2020

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Gene Therapy

Gene therapy is a technique used to treat or prevent diseases by modifying or manipulating the expression of an individual’s genes. It involves the insertion, alteration, or removal of genes within a patient's cells to achieve a therapeutic effect.

Ex Vivo Gene Therapy

Ex vivo gene therapy refers to the method where cells are removed from a patient, genetically modified in a controlled laboratory environment, and then reintroduced into the patient's body. This approach allows for greater control over the genetic modification process before the modified cells are transplanted back into the patient.

In Vivo Gene Therapy

In vivo gene therapy involves directly delivering genetic material into the patient’s cells while they are still in the body, often using vehicles like viral vectors. This method bypasses the need to extract and culture cells externally and aims to modify genes directly at the target site within the body.

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