Genetically-Manipulated Adult Stem Cells as Therapeutic Agents and Gene Delivery Vehicles for Wound Repair and Regeneration

August 2011 in “ Journal of Controlled Release ”

Li-Hua Peng, Suk Ying Tsang, Yasuhiko Tabata, Gao J

Studysummary This review explores the potential of using genetically-manipulated stem cells as both therapeutic agents and gene delivery vehicles for enhanced wound regeneration, but it reports no new clinical results.

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