Beta
36769

Gene therapy in ophthalmology

Thesis

Last updated: 06 Feb 2023

Subjects

-

Tags

Ophthalmology

Advisors

Salem, Muhsen E., Metwali, Essam A., El-Sharawi, May H.

Authors

Abdel-Muatti, Einas Abdel-Fattah

Accessioned

2017-03-30 06:20:37

Available

2017-03-30 06:20:37

type

M.Sc. Thesis

Abstract

Gene therapy is a promising tool for replacement or inactivation of abnormal genes in some reported ocular diseases as: glaucoma, retinablastoma, choroidal neovascularization, hereditary retinal dystrophy and ocular wound healing. The gene delivery vector transfers the gene to target cells and obtain high level of gene expression.Vectors include viral and non-viral vectors. Viral vectors include: retroviruses, adenovirus, adenoassociated virus and herpes simplex virus. Non-viral vectors include: direct injection of naked DNA into the nucleus or cytoplasm of cells, electroporation, lipofection and calcium phosphate co-precipitation technique.Gene therapy is progeressing rapidly and forms anew type of treatment of wide spread ocular diseases.

Issued

1 Jan 2001

Details

Type

Thesis

Created At

28 Jan 2023