Gene therapy techniques have been used to help cure horses of lameness, a study involving experts at The University of Nottingham has shown.
By injecting plasmid DNA into the torn ligaments and tendons the researchers were able to see that blood vessels developed within the tissue and the tissue grew back without leaving scar tissue behind. This is essential as it helps the horse to walk, trot and gallop again.
This work, which has been published in the journal Frontiers in Pharmacology, has been carried out as part of a collaborative research project between academics in the University's School of Veterinary Medicine and Science and Kazan Federal University and Moscow State Academy.
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