what is MCMV FST in gene therapy
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MCMV FST refers to Murine Cytomegalovirus (MCMV) expressing murine follistatin (FST) used in gene therapy. Follistatin is a protein that inhibits the activity of myostatin, a negative regulator of muscle growth. By delivering FST using MCMV as a vector, gene therapy research aims to increase muscle mass and strength in individuals with muscle-wasting diseases or other conditions that affect muscle function.