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Why do ADA patients need periodic infusion of engineered lymphocytes?
AThe cells are not immortal
BThe vector is destroyed
CThe gene mutates back
DThe cells turn cancerous
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The cells are not immortal
The engineered lymphocytes have a limited life, so the patient needs repeated infusions.
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