Gene Therapy for Neurological Disease: A Neurosurgical Review

Recent approval of unprecedented gene therapies have signaled the beginning of a new era in modern medicine. This rapidly changing landscape underscores the importance of neurosurgeons developing a fundamental understanding of gene therapy, as many neurological disorders are caused by derangements in gene expression. Gene therapy, the transfer of genetic material to alter endogenous gene expression or introduce exogenous genes, has emerged as a novel therapeutic approach to treat a wide range of diseases.
Source: World Neurosurgery - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Tags: Original article Source Type: research