Stimulation of functional vessel growth by gene therapy

Integr Biol (Camb). 2010 Mar;2(2-3):102-12. doi: 10.1039/b921869f. Epub 2010 Jan 13.

Abstract

The process of growing new blood vessels through gene therapy may be difficult but is certainly possible. This review will discuss the most important factors determining the efficacy of angiogenic gene therapy.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Blood Vessels / growth & development*
  • Genetic Therapy / trends*
  • Humans
  • Neovascularization, Physiologic / physiology*
  • Tissue Engineering / trends*