Gene Therapy Weekly

Diagnostics - Test developed for detection of major human respiratory viruses

Disease Associations - A human mineral dust-induced gene is a cell growth regulating gene associated with lung cancer

Disease Associations - Altered axonal architecture slows amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Gene Research - Recombinant adeno-associated virus vector expression can be enhanced in the lung

Gene Research - VP22 does not significantly enhance enzyme prodrug cancer gene therapy

Genetics & Genomics - Expert panel makes recommendations for DNA-based identification after mass disasters

Genetics & Genomics - Gene thought to influence perception gene was important in human evolution, scientists say

Genetics & Genomics - MC4R gene tissue specific expression requires one kb of the 5' flanking sequence

Genetics & Genomics - Mutations in the Braf gene predict sensitivity to novel class of cancer drugs

Genetics & Genomics - Natural antisense mRNAs inhibit hyaluronan biosynthesis and cell proliferation

Genetics & Genomics - Pituitary adenoma differential gene expression is detected by array analysis

Genetics & Genomics - System reported for inducible gene expression in retinal ganglion cells

Growth Hormone Therapy - Animal models for growth hormone gene therapy are reviewed

HIV/AIDS Vaccine - TRIM5 alpha_rh expression restricts HIV-1 infection in CD34+-cell-derived macrophages

Hepatitis B Virus - Stable inhibition of hepatitis B virus proteins is achieved by viral vector RNA

Hepatitis E Virus - Novel human hepatitis E virus (HEV) may be seroprevalent in Korea

Leukemia Vaccine - Lentivirus conjugation to paramagnetic particles allows infection of leukemia cells

Lung Cancer - Aberrant methylation of FBN2 detected in human non-small cell lung cancer

Melanoma - Combined effects evident in melanoma drug resistance

Nanotechnology - Monoclonal antibody-coated nanotubes may offer cost-effective way to identify cancer cells

Nanotechnology - Nanodelivery systems target primary and metastatic tumors

Nanotechnology - Scientists create a new way to study T cell signaling

Neuroscience - A transcriptional regulatory strategy may achieve neovascularization after cerebral ischemia

Neuroscience - Number, ratio of serotonin receptors found to influence brain's response to fear and stress

Neuroscience - siRNA-mediated gene knockdown is a useful strategy to study gene function

Parkinson Disease - A new drug target is identified for fighting Parkinson disease

Parkinson Disease - Parkinson disease, ALS, and stroke symptoms may be preventable, according to new studies

Patents - U.S. patent granted for system to measure normal range of gene expression

Stem Cell Differentiation - Inhibition of AF116909 gene expression enhances the differentiation of neural stem cells

Stem Cell Research - IRES technology license expanded for gene expression in mice, stem cells

Tuberculosis Vaccine - Advances in adenovirus- and poxvirus-vectored TB vaccines are reviewed

Vector Development - HSV-1-derived vectors for gene transfer and gene therapy are reviewed

Virology - Epstein-Barr virus LMP1 initiates cell growth and apoptosis inhibition in nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Virology - Herpes simplex fusions produce poor intercellular transport proliferation