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Gene Therapy

Meaning

Gene therapy represents an advanced therapeutic strategy involving the introduction, removal, or alteration of genetic material within a patient’s cells to treat or prevent disease. This sophisticated biological intervention aims to correct a faulty gene or provide a new functional gene copy to restore normal cellular activity. In the context of hormonal health, gene therapy holds potential for treating monogenic endocrine disorders, such as certain forms of congenital adrenal hyperplasia or pituitary deficiencies.