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Gene Therapyis the introduction of genetic material into a host cell to treat or prevent a disease.It uses sections of DNA (usually genes) to replace the mutated gene and change the expression of protein(s) critical to the development and progress of the disease.In some cases, the whole or part of a gene is defective or missing from birth, or a gene can change or mutate during adult life.Any of these variations can disrupt how proteins are made, which can contribute to health problems or diseases.Scientists can now modify genes or replace faulty genes with healthy ones to potentially treat, cure, or prevent a disease or medical condition.
GENE THERAPY CAN BE PERFORMED BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE BODY
Gene therapy holds the promise to transform medicine and create options for patients who are living with difficult, and even incurable diseases.To produce the gene therapy product in the most safe and effective way, the laboratory should be well-equipped with top-of-the-line equipment.Some key equipment for gene therapy research includes:
Biological Safety Cabinets
To provide operator protection during gene editing and to protect cultures and genes from outside contaminants.
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CO₂ Incubators
To maintain optimal environment for the growth of the mammalian cells used in gene therapy.
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References:
1.ASGCT – American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy.Gene Therapy Basics.https://patienteducation.asgct.org/gene-therapy-101/gene-therapy-basics
2.Explore Gene Therapy.(n.d.).Get to Know the Different Types of Gene-Based Therapies.https://www.exploregenetherapy.com/how-gene-replacement-therapy-is-different
3.Jack Carfagno.2019.How Does Gene Therapy Work?Docwire News.https://www.docwirenews.com/docwire-pick/how-does-gene-therapy-work/
4.U.S.Food and Drug Administration.2017.What Is Gene Therapy?How Does It Work?www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/what-gene-therapy-how-does-it-work#:~:text=Gene%20therapy%20can%20be%20used,body%20that%20has%20defective%20cells