In an article published in Gene Therapy (Vol. 13, pp. 1133–1142), a group of scientists, led by Dr. R. Laguens, conclude that plasmid-mediated VEGF gene transfer reduces myocardial infarct size by a combination of effects including neovascular proliferation, modification of fibrosis and cardiomyocyte regeneration.
Correspondence: Dr. R. Laguens, Department of Pathology, Favaloro University, Solís 453 (1078) Buenos Aires, Argentina. E-mail: rlaguens@ffavaloro.org Abstract available online. (C) Gene Therapy. Posted by: Tressie Dalaya
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