Since gene therapy is a treatment in which genes are used to treat disorders or

diseases. Here are some advantages and disadvantage of gene therapy.

ADVANTAGE:

- Gene therapy can help in boosting the immune response

- It can help taking genes into the cancer cells and make them more sensitive to
particular treatments. And is helpful in chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
- With the use of gene therapy it is a possible cure for heart disease, AIDS and
cancer.
- It also gives chance to life for those people who are born with genetic disease

DISADVANTAGE

- The benefits of gene therapy is short lived due to rapid dividing of cells
- And long lasting therapy is not achieved by gene therapy
- Immune system may respond leading to inflammation due to the inserted genes
- The activation of inserted gene may add to further health problems
- Furthermore, Viruses used as vectors for gene transfer may cause toxicity,
immune responses, and inflammatory reactions in the host.
- Disorders caused by defects in multiple genes cannot be treated effectively using
gene therapy.

Gene therapy is a treatment in which genes are used to treat disorders or diseases.
Which among the following is not an advantage of gene therapy?

A. potential to eliminate and prevent hereditary diseases

B. possible cure for heart disease, AIDS and cancer

C. gives chance to die

D. eradicate diseases from the future generations

ANSWER: C. GIVES CHANCE TO DIE

How much does a luxturna cost per patient?

A. ₱475,000

B. $475,000
C. ¥475,000

D. £475,000

ANSWER: B. $475,000