DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid. DNA is found in the nucleus of all cells, and contains the genetic information for the development and working of living organisms including human beings. The study of DNA is used in forensics, gene therapy, DNA relationship (including paternity) testing and bioinformatics. Find out more information about the HTA's role with regards to DNA on the website. HTA’s The act of giving human tissue, cells, organs or part organs for a Donation scheduled purpose, either during life or after death. Every human source, whether living or deceased, of tissue, cells, Donor organs or part organs. Material from the living or deceased that was already held for use Existing holding for scheduled purposes when the Human Tissue Act came into force on 1 September 2006. The movement of human tissue from England, Wales or Northern Export Ireland to a place outside England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In relation to tissue or cells, human application means use on or in a human recipient, including use in applications situated or Human occurring outside the body, but not including use when tissue and application cells are removed from and applied in the same person within the same surgical procedure. The movement of human tissue into England, Wales or Northern Import Ireland from a place outside England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Human tissue or cells made to occur in a laboratory vessel or In vitro other controlled experimental environment, rather than within a living organism or natural setting. A pharmaceutical form of an active substance or placebo being tested or used as a reference in a clinical trial. This includes Investigational products that already have marketing authorisation, but are used Medicinal or assembled (formulated or packaged) in a way different from the Product (IMP) authorised form, or when they are used for an unauthorised indication, or when they are used to gain further information about the authorised form. Licensed Where the licensed activity takes place. premises
DNA DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid. DNA is found in the nucleus of all cells, and contains the genetic information for the development and working of living organisms including human beings. The study of DNA is used in forensics, gene therapy, relationship (including paternity) testing and bioinformatics. Find out more information about the HTA's role with regards to DNA on the HTA’s website. Donation The act of giving human tissue, cells, organs or part organs for a scheduled purpose, either during life or after death. Donor Every human source, whether living or deceased, of tissue, cells, organs or part organs. Existing holding Material from the living or deceased that was already held for use for scheduled purposes when the Human Tissue Act came into force on 1 September 2006. Export The movement of human tissue from England, Wales or Northern Ireland to a place outside England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Human application In relation to tissue or cells, human application means use on or in a human recipient, including use in applications situated or occurring outside the body, but not including use when tissue and cells are removed from and applied in the same person within the same surgical procedure. Import The movement of human tissue into England, Wales or Northern Ireland from a place outside England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In vitro Human tissue or cells made to occur in a laboratory vessel or other controlled experimental environment, rather than within a living organism or natural setting. Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) A pharmaceutical form of an active substance or placebo being tested or used as a reference in a clinical trial. This includes products that already have marketing authorisation, but are used or assembled (formulated or packaged) in a way different from the authorised form, or when they are used for an unauthorised indication, or when they are used to gain further information about the authorised form. Licensed premises Where the licensed activity takes place.
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