Purpose of gene therapy:
Ans. A. Replacement of abnormal gene by normal geneNovel area of therapeuticsIntracellular delivery of genes to generate a therapeutic effect by correcting an existing abnormalityDivided into1. Somatic cell gene therapy: Gene is introduced into somatic cells.2. Germ cell gene therapy (Transgenic animal)
Replacement of abnormal gene by normal gene
Replacement of normal gene by abnormal gene
Knock out of abnormal gene
Introduction of viral gene
Molecular Biology Techniques