Chapter 27, Problem 27.48CP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The role of a vector in gene therapy has to explained.

Concept Introduction:

Gene therapy: This is an experimental technique for correcting defective genes that are responsible for disease development.

Gene therapy typically involves the transfer and expression of a therapeutic gene.

It is essentially an intervention that alters the instruction set of a cell.

Vector (molecular biology):

The certain viruses are often used as vectors because they can deliver the new gene by infecting the cell.  Some types of virus such as retroviruses, integrate their genetic material into a chromosome in the human cell.