The development of gene therapy: from monogenic recessive disorders to complex diseases such as cancer.

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Summary

This introductory chapter reviews the history of gene therapy since the early 1960s and presents in detail two major recurring themes in gene therapy: (1) the development of vector and delivery systems and (2) the design of strategies to fight or cure particular diseases.

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review
Published
2009-01-01
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Keywords

Genetic enhancement, Clinical trial, Cancer, Gene transfer, Vector (molecular biology)

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