Gene Therapy
Data from the United States advance knowledge in gene therapy research
Published in Gene Therapy Weekly, March 1st, 2007
Study 1: New research, "Improved HSV-1 amplicon packaging using virion host shutoff mutants lacking mRNAse activity," is the subject of a report. According to a study from the United States, "Given their generous transgene capacity and inherent neurotropism, herpes simplex virus (HSV-1)-based viral vectors are promising tools for gene delivery to the central nervous system. Despite their widespread pre-clinical use, vector toxicity remains a concern with regard to the use of herpes vectors in humans."
"One potential source of toxicity stems from the tegument-associated virion host...
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Source: Gene Therapy Weekly (2007-03-01)
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