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Illustrate any three genes which can be used in gene therapy . |
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Answer» (iii) Some examples of the genes which can be used in gene therapy are : 1. Tissue plasminogen activator (TPA) used to prevent or reverse blood clots. 2. Human Growth Hormone producer gene to treat pituitary dwarfism. 3. Tissue Growth Factor Beta (TGF-B) promotes new blood vessels and epidermal growth useful in wound healing and bhums. 4. Human Blood Clotting Factor VIII to treat haemophiliac 5. Human Insulin (HUMULIN) to treat insulin dependent diabetics. |
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