Molecular And Cell Biology Of Human Gene Therapeutics by G. Dickson (Editor), George Dickson (Editor)

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Synopsis

Written to inform not only basic research scientists and students, but also practising physicians, this volume reviews the evolution of gene transfer as a therapeutic strategy. The latest developments in viral and non-viral vectors for gene therapy are explained. The book then moves on to describe gene therapy applications in a comprehensive range of disease situations including cancer, AIDS, arthritis, cardiovascular and neuromuscular disorders, and cystic fibrosis as well as genetic vaccination.

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Liposome-mediated gene transfer/intramuscular injection of plasmid DNA/yeast artificial chromosome vectors/etc.

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Addressed to practicing physicians as well as scientists and advanced students engaged in basic research, reviews the evolution of gene transfer as a therapeutic strategy. Reports the latest development in viral and non-viral vectors, then describes gene therapy for a range of conditions, including cancer, AIDS, arthritis, cardiovascular and neuromuscular disorders, muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis, and genetic vaccination. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)