Terapia gênica: avanços e regulamentação do procedimento no Brasil

Context: This work studies the advancements and regulation of gene therapy in Brazil. Problem: This procedure is in its early stages as is the clinic research in this sector being conducted in the country. Hypothesis: The premise adopted is that gene therapy has shown progress in the area of clinical studies and regulation. Objective: To study the advances of this therapeutic tool in Brazil. Methods: Bibliographic data collection and analysis via narrative review. Results: Gene therapy is an experimental tool that has shown progress in the treatment of diseases. Its regulation in the country is recent, yet it reflects the field’s concern regarding its development. Conclusions: This tool represents a new treatment alternative and further research is needed.