L5-The Aspects Of Gene Therapy

Gene Therapy

Modification of genes to treat or prevent diseases.

Replacement Therapy

Substituting mutated gene with a healthy gene.

Inactivation Therapy

Disabling a mutated gene causing dysfunction.

Gene Introduction

Adding a new gene to combat disease.

Gene Carrier

Vector used to insert genes into cells.

Somatic Gene Therapy

Targets non-inheritable genes in body cells.

Germ-line Gene Therapy

Modifies germ cells for heritable changes.

Stem Cells

Undifferentiated cells capable of becoming any cell type.

Self-renewal

Ability of stem cells to multiply indefinitely.

Embryonic Stem Cells

Derived from early-stage human embryos.

Somatic Stem Cells

Found in tissues after embryonic development.

Bioethics

Study of ethical implications in gene therapy.

Trait Normalization

Determining normal vs. disabled traits in therapy.

Cost Accessibility

Concerns about therapy affordability for all.

Social Acceptance

Impact of gene therapy on societal diversity.

Trait Enhancement

Using therapy to improve human characteristics.

Blastocyst Phase

Stage of embryo development for stem cell extraction.

Gene Modification

Alteration of genetic material for therapeutic purposes.

Disease Resistance

Using genes to help the body fight diseases.

Ethical Inquiry

Questions raised about the morality of gene therapy.