The First Use of Gene Therapy Occurred in 1990 on a Patient

Question

The first use of gene therapy occurred in 1990 on a patient with which of the following diseases?
A) Huntington's disease
B) Cystic fibrosis
C) ADA-SCID
D) AIDS
E) Systemic lupus

Accepted Answer

The first use of gene therapy was in 1990 on a patient with ADA-SCID (Adenosine Deaminase-Deficient Severe Combined Immunodeficiency), also known as "bubble boy" disease. The treatment involved introducing a functional copy of the gene that is responsible for producing the missing ADA enzyme, which is critical for a functioning immune system.