Practice Cystic Fibrosis (3.3.5) - Gene Therapy and Clinical Applications

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Question 1.
What is cystic fibrosis?
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Think about the organs affected by mucus buildup.
Question 2.
What does the CFTR gene do?
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Consider what happens when it's not functioning properly.
3Question 3.
What is the primary cause of cystic fibrosis?
- Bacterial infection
- CFTR gene mutation
- Viral infection
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Consider the genetic basis of the disorder.
4Question 4.
True or False: Gene therapy can only introduce new genes but cannot edit existing ones.
- True
- False
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Think about what we discussed regarding gene editing.
Question 5.
Design a hypothetical gene therapy trial for cystic fibrosis including patient selection criteria, delivery method, and anticipated outcomes.
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Consider the latest technologies and the specific needs of CF patients.
Question 6.
Analyze the ethical implications of using CRISPR technology in cystic fibrosis treatment.
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Reflect on the discussions around ethics and safety in gene editing.

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