Showing papers by "Jodhpur National University published in 2009"
TL;DR: This review summarizes deoxyribonucleic acid-based therapeutics and gene transfer technologies for the diseases that are known to be genetic in origin and includes current status of gene therapy and recent developments in gene therapy research.
Abstract: Human gene therapy is the introduction of new genetic material into the cells of an individual with the intention of producing a therapeutic benefit for the patient. Deoxyribonucleic acid and ribonucleic acid are used in gene therapy. Over time and with proper oversight, human gene therapy might become an effective weapon in modern medicine's arsenal to help fight diseases such as cancer, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, diabetes, high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, neurodegenerative diseases, cystic fibrosis, hemophilia and other genetic disorders. Gene therapy trials in humans are of two types, somatic and germ line gene therapy. There are many ethical, social, and commercial issues raised by the prospects of treating patients whose consent is impossible to obtain. This review summarizes deoxyribonucleic acid-based therapeutics and gene transfer technologies for the diseases that are known to be genetic in origin. Deoxyribonucleic acid-based therapeutics includes plasmids, oligonucleotides for antisense and antigene applications, deoxyribonucleic acid aptamers and deoxyribonucleic acidzymes. This review also includes current status of gene therapy and recent developments in gene therapy research.
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TL;DR: An unusual case of a 7 years old male child presenting with orofacial cat bite injury that occurred in infancy, which resulted in loss of deciduous and permanent tooth buds and consequently hampered alveolar growth is described.
Abstract: The article describes an unusual case of a 7 years old malechild presenting with orofacial cat bite injury that occurredin infancy. This resulted in loss of deciduous and permanenttooth buds and consequently hampered alveolar growth. Thepatient was given a removable partial denture to restorefunction and aesthetics. The article highlights the importanceof complete history, diagnosis and management of suchinjuries in children.