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Use of trans-activation and CIS-activation to modulate the persistence of expression of a transgene

US6649373B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 4, 2001
Grant dateNov 18, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2840/60
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided are methods of modulating the persistence of the expression in a cell of a transgene, such as a transgene in a non-Herpes vector or in at least E4&Dgr; adenoviral vector, and related systems. One method comprises contacting the cell with a non-Herpes vector comprising and expressing a gene encoding HSV ICP0, whereupon expression of HSV ICP0 the persistence of expression of the transgene is modulated. Further provided is a system for modulating the persistence of expression of a transgene, which system comprises a non-Herpes vector comprising (i) a gene encoding HSV ICP0 and (ii) a transgene, wherein the HSV ICP0 modulates the persistence of expression of the transgene and either the non-Herpes vector comprises the transgene or the system further comprises a vector, in which case the vector comprises the transgene.

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