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Caplen et al. (pages 39–46) demonstrate that it is feasible to use liposomes to transfer a human gene in vivo. Can this vector mimic the ability of viruses to effectively transfer genetic information into target cells?
Further progress in organ transplantation must overcome two key problems: a shortage of organs and long term immunological tolerance. Xenografts and immunological conditioning may help
