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Published on: August 11, 2026
Which technique would you expect to be completely curative in SCID?
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B
Gene therapy performed at the embryonic stage can be permanent and curative, as the functional gene is incorporated into all cells of the developing organism.
• Adult stage gene therapy or enzyme replacement therapy is temporary.
• Bone marrow transplantation is curative for immune cells but does not correct the gene in all tissues.
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