The genetically engineered lymphocytes have a lifespan. Hence, the patient requires periodic infusion of genetically engineered lymphocytes so, the cure is not permanent. The cure can be permanent, if the gene isolated from marrow cells producing ADA is introduced into the cells at early embryonic stages.
Why is the infroduqtion of genetically engineered lymphocytes into an ADA deficiency patient not a permanent cure? Suggest a possible permanent cure.
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Ashim
The genetically engineered lymphocytes have a lifespan. Hence, the patient requires periodic infusion of genetically engineered lymphocytes so, the cure is not permanent. The cure can be permanent, if the gene isolated from marrow cells producing ADA is introduced into the cells at early embryonic stages.