Periodic Reporting for period 1 - CARTHAGO (Cartilaginous tissue regeneration by non-viral gene therapy; taking the hurdles towards efficient delivery)

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system impose a substantial burden on Western societies, which is ever increasing with ageing of the population. Amongst the diseases with most impact are osteoarthritis (OA) and chronic low back pain (CLBP) caused by intervertebral disc (IVD)...