Assuming one finds unaffected T-helper cells to clone...
2007-03-17 15:20:11 · 2 answers · asked by wilbedoc2003 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Yes, and it's interesting that you mention that, because my school gave us a lecture on that very topic. The T-cells, once they establish self-tolerance, could be selected for resistance against the virus, and cloned to reestablish the T-cell population within the immunocompromised host. It is currently very complicated and expensive though, so the technology is being developed, but it is thought to be a potential therapy that may one day greatly benefit patients.
2007-03-18 02:12:17 · answer #1 · answered by citizen insane 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
T-helper cells are matured and developed from stem cells within the body and are not created in the laboratory yet.
2007-03-17 18:46:58 · answer #2 · answered by a simple man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋