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प्रश्न
Differentiate between Somatic cell gene therapy and germline gene therapy.
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उत्तर
| Somatic Cell Gene Therapy | Germ Line Gene Therapy |
| 1. Therapeutic genes transferred into the somatic cells. | 1. Therapeutic genes transferred into the germ cells. |
| 2. Introduction of genes into bone marrow cells, blood cells, skin cells, etc. | 2. Genes introduced into eggs and sperms. |
| 3. It Will not be inherited in later generations. | 3. It Will not be inherited in later generations. |
संबंधित प्रश्न
Gene therapy is an attempt to correct a Genetic defect by providing a normal gene into the individual. By this the function can be restored. An alternate method would be to provide gene product known as enzyme replacement therapy, which would also restore the function. Which in your opinion is a better option? Give reasons for your answer.
Gene therapy inserts which type of gene into an individual's cells to compensate for a defective or absent gene?
Which cells may undergo heritable correction in principle?
Which type of therapy is largely experimental and ethically restricted?
ADA-SCID treatment in lymphocytes is an example of which type of therapy based on target cell?
What happens to modified cells before they are reinfused into the patient's bloodstream?
What results when the functional gene is expressed after gene therapy?
Why does the ADA deficiency procedure need periodic repetition?
Which genetic disorder is listed as an application of gene therapy in addition to SCID caused by ADA deficiency?
What ethical concern is raised by Germ-Line Therapy?
