Which of the following is an advantage of using in vivo gene therapy over ex vivo gene therapy?
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Correct answer: It can reach hard-to-harvest tissues such as neurons
In vivo gene therapy delivers genetic material directly to target tissues in the body, which is advantageous for cells that are hard to harvest (e.g. neurons, muscle) and avoids cell removal and reinfusion.
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