Question

Enlist the uses of gene therapy.

Given any four uses of gene therapy.

Answer 1

1. Replace missing or defective genes.
2. Deliver genes that speed up the destruction of cancer cells.
3. Supply genes that cause cancer cells to revert back to normal cells.
4. Deliver bacterial or viral genes as a form of vaccination;
5. Deliver DNA to antigen expression and generation of immune response.
6. Supply of genes for impairing viral replication.
7. Provide genes that promote or impede the growth of new tissue.
8. Deliver genes that stimulate the healing of damaged tissue.