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gene therapyThis guide is an introduction to the research process that, while not being an exhaustive list of information resources available, should be helpful in getting started in your research about gene therapy. Below you will find pointers to suggested research terms about gene therapy, materials in the library catalog about gene therapy, websites relevant to gene therapy, and links to library databases that contain information about gene therapy. Please use our email reference service, contact us at (310) 434-4254, or visit us in the library at the reference desk if you need further assistance. Suggested Research TermsOne of the really helpful things when searching for information about a topic
is a short list of terms related to a topic. We think the following terms
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Materials in the library catalog related to gene therapyWe have the following materials in the library catalog related to gene therapy: Websites on gene therapyThe following websites will help you with your research on gene therapy: American Society of Gene Therapy (ASGT) ASGT, an organization dedicated to informing the media and the public about gene therapy news events and ongoing research, defines gene therapy and its possible uses as "an approach to treating disease by either modifying the expressions of an individual’s genes or correction of abnormal genes. By administration of DNA rather than a drug, many different diseases are currently being investigated as candidates for gene therapy. These include cystic fibrosis, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases such as AIDS and cancer." Human Gene Therapy and the Role of the Food and Drug Administration The U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) defines human gene therapy and its advantages as "the replacement of a person's faulty genetic material with normal genetic material to treat or cure a disease or abnormal medical condition. Over time and with proper oversight, human gene therapy could become an effective weapon in modern medicine's arsenal to help fight diseases such as cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Also, for patients with presently incurable diseases, such as cystic fibrosis, hemophilia A and B, and other genetic disorders, human gene therapy may offer some hope of a cure, or at least a measure of relief." The role of the FDA in this endeavor includes "protecting the health of U.S. citizens by ensuring that drugs, medical devices, and biological products are safe and effective before they are used by doctors, nurses, other health care professionals, hospitals and consumers." Human Gene Therapy: Harsh Lessons, High Hopes This U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) September 2000 magazine article examines the progress-to-that-date of gene therapy and the problems that had been encountered: "In the 10 years since that first genetic treatment on Sept. 14, 1990, the hyperbole has exceeded the results. Worldwide, researchers launched more than 400 clinical trials to test gene therapy against a wide array of illnesses. Surprisingly, cancer has dominated the research. Even more surprising, little has worked." Library Databases relevant to gene therapyThe following Santa Monica College Library online databases may contain material relevant to gene therapy. Databases may include magazine, newspaper and journal articles. Please note: you must be a Santa Monica College student, faculty or staff member to use these services. Science Full Text Select Academic Search Premier, MasterFile Premier Health Source National Newspapers (U.S.) Newspaper Source (Regional, National and International) ABI/INFORM Business Source Premier Regional Business News Ethnic NewsWatch Encyclopedia Americana Encyclopedia, Funk and Wagnalls New World JSTOR NetLibrary Researched and evaluated by: |