GENE THERAPY
GENE THERAPY Gene therapy is an innovative approach to treating various diseases by the delivery of functional genes into the cells to replace missing or defective genes.Gene therapy has the potential to offer a cure for a range of conditions that are caused by genetic mutations or disorders. Gene therapy involves the delivery of therapeutic or working genes into a patient's cells. There are 2 ways to deliver gene therapy to address gene mutations: outside the body, known as ex vivo, or inside the body, known as in vivo. Ex vivo means gene therapy is added to your cells OUTSIDE of your body. In this process: Certain cells are removed from your body and taken to a lab Scientists make changes to the genes inside of the cells These changes treat or correct mutations Cells are then returned to your body In vivo means that gene therapy is given straight to your cells INSIDE your body. In this process: Gene therapy is typically administered through an IV Cells are edited in...