Cited by 155Virus-based gene therapy researchRNA Interference and Gene DeliveryBarrier Structure and Function Studies

Tailoring the AAV vector capsid for gene therapy

Vandenberghe, L H, Wilson, J M, Gao, G·2009·Gene Therapy

Abstract

A number of preclinical studies have shown the adeno-associated virus (AAV) to be an efficient vehicle for gene therapy. Clinical studies successfully demonstrated its potential for in vivo gene transfer. The complexity of host-vector interactions when progressing from small to large animal models, and eventually to humans, has impeded translation of AAV technology to the clinic. One approach to address this complexity has been to explore the biological characteristics of variations in AAV capsid structure. Initial strategies characterized the naturally occurring capsid variants from mammalian species. The structural and functional knowledge gathered on these natural AAV variants as vectors has led to the first series of second-generation vectors that aim at specifically improving certain properties by rational design of the capsid. A third exciting approach uses directed evolution to isolate vectors that are able to overcome selective pressures applied in the laboratory and thereby steer the capsid to evolve toward improved functionality.

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  • The therapeutic payload must be under 5 kb and must include regulatory elements such as the promoter and polyadenylation signal.

    “The therapeutic payload must be under 5 kb and must include the regulatory elements, such as the promoter and polyadenylation signal [61,62].”

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Authors
Vandenberghe, L. H., Wilson, J. M., & Gao, G.
Affiliations
  • University of Pennsylvania (US)
  • University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (US)
Corresponding author
Gao, G
Venue
Gene Therapy
Published
2008-12-04
Volume
16
Issue
3
Pages
311-319
ISSN
  • 0969-7128 (ISSN-L)
  • 1476-5462
OpenAlex
W2000695783
Cited by
155
References
120
Citations by year
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FWCI
1.09
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Gene Therapy (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Virus-based gene therapy research
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › RNA Interference and Gene Delivery
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Neurology › Barrier Structure and Function Studies
Keywords
adeno-associated virus, AAV capsid, gene therapy vectors, capsid engineering, directed evolution, vector-host interactions, preclinical to clinical translation
MeSH terms
Dependovirus, Animals, Capsid, Disease Models, Animal, Genetic Vectors, Humans, Genetic Variation, Genetic Therapy

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