ADENO-ASSOCIATED VIRUS "X" ONCOGENE

摘要

A novel gene “X” of adeno-associated virus is presented, which is found to be an oncogene and to promote efficient production of recombinant AAV virus particles that may be used for human gene therapy. Since the AAV X gene appears to be an oncogene, it is desirable that it not be included in active form in recombinant AAV virus particles. Therefore A therapeutic composition comprising: a plurality of recombinant adeno-associated virus (AAV) virus particles comprising native AAV DNA and recombinant therapeutic DNA, wherein none of the AAV virus particles has an active AAV X gene is presented. Also provided are methods of expressing the X gene to improve production of recombinant AAV virus particles.

主权项

1. A therapeutic composition comprising:
a plurality of recombinant adeno-associated virus (AAV) virus particles comprising native AAV DNA and recombinant therapeutic DNA, wherein none of the AAV virus particles has an active AAV X gene.