The fetal frontier: A review of current and emerging fetal therapies for genetic diseases
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What the experts said
Faster prenatal diagnosis enables detection of many genetic conditions early
Medications can be given to the mother that cross the placenta
Enzyme replacement therapy can be delivered directly to the fetus
Protein therapy can be delivered to the fetus
Stem cells can be delivered to the fetus
The fetus has a more tolerant immune system compared to postnatal life
The fetus has a more permissive blood-brain barrier compared to postnatal life
Most fetal therapies for genetic diseases are still experimental
Fetal intervention aims to prevent lifelong disease by treating during fetal development