Ex vivo gene therapy involves the removal of cells from the patient, their genetic modification outside the body, and then their reintroduction back into the patient. This allows for more precise targeting of specific cells and tissues, and also reduces the risk of side effects on the patient. However, it can be a more complex and costly process than in vivo gene therapies.

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Ex Vivo Gene Therapy

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Ex vivo gene therapy

A) requires the removal of cells from the individual undergoing the treatment and then the reintroduction of these cells once they have been genetically modified.
B) requires the use of an agent to introduce genetic material directly into the body using a vector such as an adenovirus vector.
C) has few or no side effects on the individual receiving the treatment.
D) allows for a wider range of disorders to be treated than in vivo treatments.
E) is considered to be more dangerous for the patient than in vivo treatment.

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