What is MCMV FST in the context of gene therapy
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MCMV FST refers to the modified murine cytomegalovirus (MCMV) virus carrying the follistatin (FST) gene, which is used in gene therapy to deliver genetic material into target cells for therapeutic purposes. Follistatin is a protein that can inhibit myostatin, a negative regulator of muscle growth. Therefore, the use of MCMV FST in gene therapy aims to enhance muscle growth and strength in individuals with muscle-wasting diseases or other muscle-related disorders.
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