This article provides an overview on the principles of gene transfer. Classical gene therapies normally require efficient transfer of cloned genes into disease cells so that the introduced genes are expressed at suitably high levels. In principle, there are numerous different physicochemical and biological methods that can be used to transfer exogenous genes into human cells. The size of DNA [...]
In this article we will discuss about the principles and applications of gene therapy based on targeted inhibition of gene expression in vivo. Principles and Applications of Therapy Based on Targeted Inhibition of Gene Expression In Vivo: One way of treating certain human disorders is to selectively inhibit the expression of a predetermined gene in vivo. In principle, this general [...]
Let us make an in-depth study of the gene therapy principles for neoplastic disorders and infectious diseases. Cancer Gene Therapies: Many different approaches can be used for cancer gene therapy (see Culver and Blaese, 1994 and Table 23.6) and, in marked contrast to the few gene therapy trials for inherited disorders, numerous cancer gene therapy trials are currently being conducted [...]