Gene therapy methods in bone and joint disorders

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BACKGROUND: Gene therapy is a technique that draws on the introduction of new genes into cells for the purpose of treating disease by restoring or adding gene expression. Numerous growth factors and other proteins with the ability to promote the regeneration of tissues in the locomotive system have been identified, but their clinical use is often hindered by delivery problems. In principle, these problems can be...

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