Gene Therapy

Research data from University of Michigan update understanding of gene therapy

Published in Gene Therapy Weekly, December 4th, 2008

"Parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP) is an integral mediator of physiologic and pathologic processes and has demonstrated actions in the periodontium. PTHrP functions via AP-1, and specifically through JunB," researchers in the United States report.

"This study identified JunB-dependent downstream mediators of PTHrP using OCCM cementoblastic transfectants with JunB over- or reduced expression. Over-expressing cells showed an increase in proliferation, while the opposite was seen in siRNA transfected cells. Microarray analysis of over-expressing cells revealed more than 1000 regulated genes. Three genes were investigated in more detail. The PTH/PTHrP receptor...

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Source: Gene Therapy Weekly (2008-12-04)

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