Gene Theraphy Flashcards
1
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Genes
A
Basic unit of heredity
2
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Proteins
A
carry out most of life’s function
3
Q
Gene Therapy
A
Alter genes to correct genetic defects
4
Q
First Gene Therapy was on?
A
September 14th 1990
5
Q
Somatic Gene and Germline gene
A
Two basic types of Gene Therapy
6
Q
Somatic Gene
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Individual being treated effect of therapy
7
Q
Germline Gene Therapy
A
Modifications of genes in sper/ova. Family
8
Q
Ex Vivo and In Vivo
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Two approaches of gene therapy
9
Q
Ex Vivo
A
Transfer of genes and will be reinjected to the body of the patient
10
Q
In Vivo
A
Vector injected directly to the body
11
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Vector
A
Carrier particles used to deliver genes
