Embodiments of the invention concern the regeneration of chondrocytes and cartilage-type cells. In certain embodiments, one or more genes are employed for the regeneration of chondrocytes and cartilage-type cells. In particular embodiments, one or more gene therapy regimens are employed for the regeneration of chondrocytes and cartilage-type cells. In particular aspects, embodiments concern cartilage repair, such as articular cartilage repair. More particularly, embodiments for the disclosure concern using gene therapy for the attraction, generation and/or regeneration of chondrocytes or other cartilage-type cells and/or the generation and/or repair of cartilage tissue. In specific embodiments of the disclosure, gene therapy is provided that is capable of attracting and/or generating desired cells in vivo.
