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AAV-mediated delivery of DNA to cells of the nervous system

US6180613A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 6, 1995
Grant dateJan 30, 2001
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2840/203
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a method of delivering exogenous DNA to a target cell of the mammalian central nervous system using an adeno-associated virus (AAV)-derived vector. Also included in the invention are the AAV-derived vectors containing exogenous DNA which encodes a protein or proteins which treat nervous system disease, and a method of treating such disease.

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