Practice Lentiviral And Aav Vectors (2.3) - Genetic Engineering in Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine

Practice: Lentiviral and AAV Vectors

Lesson 2.3Genetic Engineering in Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine

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Question 1.
Define what lentiviral vectors are.
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Think about what type of viruses they come from.
Question 2.
What is the main advantage of AAV vectors?
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Consider their integration characteristics.
3Question 3.
What is the main advantage of lentiviral vectors?
- They are less likely to integrate
- They provide long-term gene expression
- They are more efficient in all tissues
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Think about their integration capability.
4Question 4.
True or False: AAV vectors integrate randomly into the genome.
- True
- False
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Consider how AAV operates in contrast to lentiviral vectors.
Question 5.
Design a treatment plan using lentiviral vectors for a patient with a genetic disorder. What safety precautions should be considered?
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Think of ways to mitigate risks when integrating genes.
Question 6.
Considering the advances in gene therapy, discuss the future implications of AAV vectors in treating neurological diseases.
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Focus on therapeutic applications related to the nervous system.

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