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Tuesday, June 07, 2005
Gene therapy in arthritis test
Scientists have shown it is feasible and safe to introduce a new gene to block destructive inflammation in arthritic joints....It was only a preliminary trial designed to test the concept - and much more work will be needed before it becomes clear whether the technique will actually work....Dr Madeleine Devey, of the Arthritis Research Campaign, said it had taken many years to overcome the safety problems associated with gene therapy. "This looks like a really promising advance - which is very good news for patents with arthritis." - from BBC NEWS
Scientists have shown it is feasible and safe to introduce a new gene to block destructive inflammation in arthritic joints....It was only a preliminary trial designed to test the concept - and much more work will be needed before it becomes clear whether the technique will actually work....Dr Madeleine Devey, of the Arthritis Research Campaign, said it had taken many years to overcome the safety problems associated with gene therapy. "This looks like a really promising advance - which is very good news for patents with arthritis." - from BBC NEWS
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