Non-viral gene therapy for bone tissue engineering

Fiona Wegman, F. Cumhur Öner, Wouter J.A. Dhert, Jacqueline Alblas*

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Abstract

The possibilities of using gene therapy for bone regeneration have been extensively investigated. Improvements in the design of new transfection agents, combining vectors and delivery/release systems to diminish cytotoxicity and increase transfection efficiencies have led to several successful in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo strategies. These include growth factor or short interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA) delivery, or even enzyme replacement therapies, and have led to increased osteogenic differentiation and bone formation in vivo. These results provide optimism to consider use in humans with some of these gene-delivery strategies in the near future.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)206-220
Number of pages15
JournalBiotechnology and Genetic Engineering Reviews
Volume29
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Oct 2013

Keywords

  • Bone
  • Gene activated matrix
  • Gene therapy
  • Multipotent stromal cell (MSC)
  • Non-viral
  • Osteogenicity

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