Which of the following is a non-viral method of gene delivery in gene therapy?
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Correct answer: Cationic liposome (lipoplex)
Non-viral delivery methods include cationic liposomes (lipoplexes), electroporation, and gene guns, which introduce DNA without viral vectors, though generally at lower efficiency.
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