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Mai M H Mansour¹, Hassan M E Azzazy

¹Department of Chemistry and YJ-Science and Technology Research Center, The American University in Cairo, Cairo, Egypt.

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Gene doping, the misuse of gene therapy for athletic advantage, poses significant ethical and safety concerns. New technologies like lab-on-a-chip and nanoparticles are crucial for developing effective detection strategies against this emerging threat.

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Area of Science:

Sports Science
Biotechnology
Medical Ethics

Background:

Gene doping, the illicit use of gene therapy for athletic enhancement, is a growing concern for sports integrity.
This practice presents substantial ethical challenges and potential health risks for athletes.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the fundamental principles of gene doping.
To explore potential methods for detecting gene doping.
To highlight the role of emerging technologies in advancing doping detection.

Main Methods:

Review of current understanding of gene doping mechanisms.
Analysis of existing and proposed gene doping detection strategies.
Exploration of novel technologies such as lab-on-a-chip and nanoparticles for enhanced detection.

Main Results:

Gene doping represents a complex challenge requiring sophisticated detection approaches.
Advanced analytical techniques are essential to identify gene doping markers.
Lab-on-a-chip and nanoparticle technologies show promise in improving detection sensitivity and specificity.

Conclusions:

The anti-doping community must prepare for the threat of gene doping.
Technological innovation is key to developing robust detection methods.
Continued research is needed to stay ahead of gene doping advancements and ensure fair play.