title: Vector systems for gene transfer to joints.
abstract: The prospects for the development of gene therapy treatments for certain orthopaedic diseases have been fueled by advances in the understanding of the molecular components of these disorders. These studies have identified molecules that could have therapeutic or reparative effects in certain settings. The ability to transfer and appropriately express the genes encoding these molecules is dependent on the availability of effective gene transfer vectors. Numerous vector systems have been used to transfer and express genes in joints with varied levels of success. The current review is designed to briefly outline the basics of the different gene transfer vector systems available for use by researchers in the orthopaedic fields.
authors.affiliation: Department of Molecular Genetics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, PA, USA.
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Oligino
authors.forename: Q
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Yao
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Ghivizzani
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Robbins
mesh_terms: D000256:Adenoviridae; D000818:Animals; D000229:Dependovirus; D018014:Gene Transfer Techniques; D015316:Genetic Therapy; D005822:Genetic Vectors; D006801:Humans; D007596:Joints; D012190:Retroviridae; D018139:Simplexvirus