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Genter Inc.
Zinc expands the feasibility of using exocrine glands for gene transfer
May 14th, 2003
Zinc expands the feasibility of using exocrine glands for gene transfer. According to published research from the United States, "gene transfer to exocrine glands, including the major salivary glands, presents an attractive method to deliver proteins for therapeutic applications." "Previous efforts using nonviral gene delivery to these glands have resulted in limited success. In this report, zinc and other divalent transitions were coadministered with plasmid DNA in an effort to improve nonviral salivary gland transfection efficiency," commented E.J. Niedzinski and colleagues, Genter Inc. "The inclusion of zinc into plasmid DNA...
Source: Biotech Week (2003-05-14)
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