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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding gene therapy?
◦ Both somatic and germinal gene therapy have been successful in animal systems; but for ethical reasons, only somatic gene therapy has been attempted in humans.
◦ The integration of a transgene into the genome of the target cell by a viral vector is not permanent, and therefore it will require repeated treatments.
◦ The insertion of a vector may cause a detrimental mutation.
◦ Approaches with iPS cells avoid problems of immune system incompatibility, but are limited to diseases, like blood disorders, in which cells can be isolated, corrected, and reintroduced.
◦ iPS cells that continue to express the Yamanaka factors are predisposed to become cancerous.


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Marked as best answer by SO00 on Jan 12, 2022

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SO00

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Reply 2 on: Jan 12, 2022
Great answer, keep it coming :)


jamesnevil303

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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