Which of the Following is False About in Vivo Gene

Question

Which of the following is false about in vivo gene therapy?
A)A gene is delivered directly into the body.
B)A virus or liposome are used to deliver the gene.
C)Cells or tissues are removed from the body,given the new gene,and then returned to the body.
D)Cystic fibrous is treated with this methoD.
E)This type of gene therapy has very limited success.

Accepted Answer

Using in vivo therapy,a gene is delivered directly into the body.In gene therapy trials,the gene needed to cure cystic fibrosis is sprayed into the nose or delivered to the lower respiratory tract by a virus or by liposomes,artificial vesicles made from phospholipids.So far,this treatment has resulted in limited success.