Gene therapy

Author: Shen Yiding
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Gene therapy has received widespread attention from all sectors of society over the more than ten years since it entered clinical trials. Currently, over 500 clinical protocols have been approved by governments worldwide, and some of them have achieved miraculous effects. It can be anticipated that gene therapy will make significant contributions to human life and health. This book introduces the basic knowledge and applications of genes, the fundamental principles, development history, current status, and existing problems of gene therapy, while also outlining the prospects for research and industrialization. It focuses on key technologies in gene therapy, gene transfer vector systems, and the gene therapy of major diseases such as genetic disorders and tumors.