Gene Therapy And Uses
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2019-04-19
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faculty of Basic Medical Science - Libyan International Medical University
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Gene therapy is an experimental technique that uses
genes to treat or prevent disease. In the future, this
technique may allow doctors to treat a disorder by
inserting a gene into a patients cells instead of using
drugs or surgery.
Researchers are testing several approaches to gene
therapy, including:
1. Replacing a mutated gene that causes disease
with a healthy copy of the gene.
2. Inactivating, or “knocking out” a mutated gene that
is functioning improperly.
Introducing a new gene into the body to help fight a
disease
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