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Gene therapy: a brief review

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  • 1American Association of Clinical Chemistry, Laboratory Corporation of America, Louisville, Kentucky, 40213, USA.

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|March 1, 1996
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Gene therapy, a treatment involving genetic alteration of cells, is expanding its applications. This approach targets the root cause of diseases, marking a significant shift in medical treatment and promising to revolutionize medicine.

Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Genetics
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Gene therapy has evolved beyond simple gene replacement.
  • Current definitions encompass any treatment involving the genetic alteration of cells.
  • This broadened scope has led to a vast expansion in its applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To redefine gene therapy as a treatment for the underlying cause of disease.
  • To highlight the revolutionary potential of gene therapy in medicine.

Main Methods:

  • Not applicable for this abstract.

Main Results:

  • Gene therapy applications have grown enormously.
  • Gene therapy represents a fundamental break from historical medical therapies.

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Conclusions:

  • Gene therapy is poised to become a major pharmacologic force.
  • The practice of medicine is expected to be revolutionized by gene therapy.