VACCINIA VIRUS VECTORS ENCODING A SODIUM-DEPENDENT TRANSPORTER PROTEIN FOR IMAGING AND/OR TREATMENT OF TUMORS

摘要

Modified viruses encoding transporter proteins and methods for preparing the modified viruses are provided. Vaccines that contain the viruses are provided. The viruses also can be used in diagnostic methods, such detection and imaging of tumors. The viruses also can be used in methods of treatment of diseases, such as proliferative and inflammatory disorders, including as anti-tumor agents.