title: Gene therapy and blood cell transplantation.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To describe the basics of gene transfer and specific applications in marrow ablative therapy.
  
  
  METHODS
  Review articles, research studies, and book chapters pertaining to gene therapy.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Gene therapy will be a major factor in healthcare options for the 21st century. Genetically engineered biopharmaceuticals will probably have a place in the blood cell transplant regimens of the future.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Nurses are in a position to guide the successful implementation of gene therapy through their roles as patient educator, counselor, direct-care coordinator, consultant, and through development of resource materials.
authors.affiliation: Schering Laboratories, Kenilworth, NJ 07033, USA.
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Cuaron
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Gallucci
mesh_terms: D001709:Biotechnology / Q000639:trends; D015316:Genetic Therapy / Q000451:nursing / Q000639:trends; D018380:Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation; D006801:Humans