Q. Which of these is used as vector in gene therapy for SCID?
A) Arbovirus
B) Rotavirus
C) Enterovirus
D) Retrovirus
Explanation
SCID (Severe Combined Immuno Deficiency) is caused due to the defect in the gene synthesizing ADA. For the treatment of SCID, stem cell therapy is used in which bone marrow cells are taken from the patients and correct ADA gene is introduced using retroviruses as vectors.
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