<p>Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Introduction to basic concepts of gene therapy, wherein treatment of human disease is based on transfer of genetic material into an individual. Discussion of molecular basis of disease, gene delivery vectors, and animal models. Letter grading.</p>

Molecular and Medical Pharmacology

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Gene Therapy

M PHARM 288

4 units