TARGETED EXPRESSION OF APOPTOSIS-INDUCING GENES FOR DISEASE TREATMENT

摘要

The invention provides materials and methods related to the use of recombinant nucleic acid molecules containing an expression control element of an inhibitor of apoptosis protein (IAP) gene operatively linked to a coding region for an active cytotoxic/cytolytic agent. The recombinant molecules are used in methods to treat a variety of diseases and disorders, including a wide range of cancers.