Mod 11 Flashcards
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What is module 11 all about
Gene therapy
Many diseases are caused by genetic deformities or irregularities. In order to treat this diseases, _______was developed
Gene therapy
Is a medical process that uses genes to prevent a disease.
Gene therapy
It is the introduction, removal or change in the genetic material of an individual to prevent or treat a disease.
Gene therapy
What are the three main approaches to do gene therapy
Replacement of a mutated gene that causes the disease
Gene silencing or deactivating of a mutated gene
Killing of specific cells
Are used to carry a healthy gene to the site of mutation
Viral vectors
In gene silencing or deactivating of amputated gene, the mutated gene will be turned off to prevent it from producing _____ which may cause a disease.
Proteins
Gene silencing can be done in 3 ways
Editing the gene
Changing the structure of the DNA
RNA interference
______making it impossible to produce protein.
Editing the gene
_______ of The mutated gene to prevent protein synthesis.
Changing the structure of the DNA
_______ or the use of RNA sequences to cause the prevention of protein production
RNA interference
What are the two types of gene therapy
Somatic gene therapy
Germline gene therapy
The target cells are the somatic cells and the effect will not be passed on to the next generation
Somatic gene therapy
The target cells are the sex cells the effect will be passed on to the next generation
Germ line gene therapy
_______ Are the bodies raw materials
Stem cells
