Helper-dependent adenoviral vectors for gene therapy.
Helper-dependent adenoviral vectors possess a number of characteristics that make them attractive gene therapy vectors. These vectors are completely devoid of viral coding sequences and are able to mediate high-efficiency transduction in vivo to direct sustain high-level transgene expression with negligible chronic toxicity. This review focuses on advances in helper-dependent adenoviral vector technology, selected examples of in vivo studies of particular interest, and the issue of vector-mediated acute toxicity.
Palmer
Donna J
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Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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D000256:Adenoviridae / Q000235:genetics*; D018014:Gene Transfer Techniques; D015316:Genetic Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005822:Genetic Vectors; D006378:Helper Viruses / Q000235:genetics*; D006801:Humans