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Adeno-associated virus (AAV)
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Disease Modelling

The techniques used in gene and cell therapies can also be used to develop cell and tissue 'models' in the lab. These can be used to study how diseases progress and to investigate new drugs. You can learn more in the factsheets and resources below.

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EuroGCT Resource
Microscopy image of iPS cells

Using 'reprogrammed' cells to model diseases

Related Topics Disease Modelling iPS cells
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EuroGCT Resource
Diagram showingthe derivation and applications of iPS cells

iPS cells and reprogramming: turn any cells of the body into a stem cell

Related Topics Disease Modelling iPS cells Tissue Engineering
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EuroGCT Resource
Diagram of the lung showing the large airway and alveoli

Lung stem cells in health, repair and disease

Related Topics Cystic Fibrosis Lung Disease Disease Modelling Factsheets iPS cells
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EuroGCT Resource
Image of cerebral organoids ina petri dish

Organoids: what are they and how do they help regenerative medicine?

Related Topics Disease Modelling Factsheets iPS cells Organoids Tissue Engineering
EuroGCT Resource
EuroGCT stock DNA graphic

Why are some conditions more suitable for gene and cell therapies than others?

Related Topics Cell Therapy Clinical Trials Current and Potential Uses Disease Modelling Ethics and Society Gene Editing Gene Therapy Methods and Tools Patient Involvement Policy & Regulation Research
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EuroGCT Resource
EuroGCT DNA image

Using 'reprogrammed' cells to model diseases

Related Topics Current and Potential Uses Disease Modelling iPS cells Methods and Tools Organoids Reprogramming Tissue Engineering
English Image of intestinal epithelial cells

Short bowel syndrome: how can gene and cell therapy help?

Related Topics Bowel Disease Current and Potential Uses Disease Modelling Factsheets iPS cells Tissue Engineering
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EuroGCT Resource
EuroGCT microscope logo

What is tissue engineering?

Related Topics Disease Modelling Methods and Tools Research Tissue Engineering
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Organoids - from stem cells to future technologies

Related Topics Clinical Trials Disease Modelling Methods and Tools
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Cell Culture

Related Topics Disease Modelling Explore Stem Cells Methods and Tools
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