Novel compositions and methods for enhancing osseous growth, repair and regeneration

摘要

Novel human DLX3 genes and their encoded proteins are provided herein. The proteins encoded by the disclosed DLX3 and DLX3DELTA genes play a pivotal role in craniofacial growth and development. DLX3 genes and their encoded proteins provide valuable therapeutic targets for the design of proliferative agents which augment bone growth and repair.