abstract |
The present invention is directed to polypeptides which can be used to stimulate cell growth and/or division. More particularly, the present invention is directed to polypeptides which can be used to stimulate mesenchymal cell growth and/or division. The invention also relates to a method for transfecting chondrocytes and other mesenchymal cells with vectors carrying genes capable of stimulating chondrogenesis, osteogenesis, growth, repair, regeneration and/or restoration of the cellular matrix. |