Curing Genetic Diseases through Genome Reprogramming (Volume 182) (Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science, Volume 182)

Author: Petris, Gianluca

Edition: 1

ISBN: 9780323853019

Release Date: 07-07-2021

Package Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1.0 inches

Languages: English

Binding: hardcover

Number Of Pages: 558

Details: Curing Genetic Diseases through Genome Reprogramming, Volume 182 captures an historic moment in the field of gene therapy―the dawn of a new age in which the dream of curing genetic diseases has become realizable. The volume presents the most clinically advanced gene therapy and genome editing approaches for the treatment of genetic diseases in specific organs, including difficult therapeutic targets, futuristic ideas of genetic interventions, and large scale human genome repair. An initial chapter addresses the complex ethical aspects involved in the very idea of modifying the human genome. Provides a comprehensive view of gene therapy and genome editing technologies, including epigenetic editing Describes the state-of-the-art and future directions for the treatment of genetic diseases, also considering economical aspects Presents chapters that each give a thorough review of a specific disease, target organ or visionary approach, including ethical considerations