title: Gene transfer.
abstract: The principles and techniques of gene transfer are presented. Common concepts are defined, and the frequently used transfer vectors are described herein. Several gene transfer applications are discussed briefly. Areas of particular interest to the plastic surgeon such as gene transfer to skin and wounds are included.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, Brigham and Womens Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Slama
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Andree
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Winkler
authors.forename: W F
authors.initials: WF
authors.lastname: Swain
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Eriksson
mesh_terms: D015870:Gene Expression; D018014:Gene Transfer Techniques; D030342:Genetic Diseases, Inborn / Q000235:genetics / Q000628:therapy; D015316:Genetic Therapy; D005822:Genetic Vectors; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000235:genetics / Q000628:therapy; D012867:Skin