Sickle Cell Anaemia and Biotechnology

Question 1

Why can gene therapy be a positive form of treatment for sickle cell anaemia?

Answer 1

A positive form of treatment for sickle cell is a single-gene disorder.

Question 2

Why can gene therapy be a negative form of treatment for sickle cell anaemia?

Answer 2

• Negative form as it is difficult to access tissue to insert the new gene.
• Negative form of treatment as it requires continual replacement over time.