Why is immune response a major concern in gene therapy using viral vectors?
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Correct answer: Because pre-existing immunity may neutralize the vector or cause inflammation
The immune system may recognize viral vectors as foreign and neutralize them or mount inflammatory responses, reducing efficacy and raising safety concerns — a key challenge in clinical gene therapy.
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