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[Principles of gene therapy].
J Kremen1, J Stríbrná, P Pohlreich
1II. ústav lékarské chemie a biochemie 1. lékarské fakulty, Univerzita Karlova, Praha, Czech Republic.
Sbornik Lekarsky
|May 10, 2000
Summary
Gene therapy enables disease treatment by transferring genes into host cells. This review covers current clinical uses and potential genetic defect corrections.
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology
- Molecular Biology
- Genetics
Context:
- Gene therapy has emerged as a viable medical strategy.
- Advances in genetic engineering facilitate targeted gene delivery.
Purpose:
- To present current clinical applications of gene therapy.
- To describe methods for correcting genetic defects.
Summary:
- Gene transfer into host cell genomes is now feasible for treating diseases.
- The article reviews existing gene therapy clinical trials and potential strategies for genetic disorder correction.
Impact:
- Gene therapy offers new avenues for treating inherited and acquired diseases.
- Potential to correct underlying genetic causes of various conditions.