Several research studies are underway that involve the use ofgene… Several

  

Several research studies are underway that involve the use ofgene… Several research studies are underway that involve the use of gene therapies to inhibit the growth of cancer cells. As discussed in Chapter 25, oncogenes are mutant genes that are overexpressed to cause cancer.New gene therapies are aimed at silencing oncogenes by producing antisense RNA that recognizes the mRNA transcribed from oncogenes. Based on your understanding of antisense RNA (discussed in Chapter 14), explain how thisstrategy would prevent the growthof cancer cells. Health Science Science Nursing CHM 260 Share (0)