Transgenic animals produced using oral administration of a genetic agent coupled to a transporting agent

摘要

The present invention is directed toward a method of producing transgenic animals by administration of a composition to an animal via a natural gastrointestinal pathway. The composition achieves widespread distribution, systemic expression and sustained delivery in the animal. More particularly, the invention discloses a method for producing a transgenic animal using oral gene therapy. The present invention also provides transgenic animals produced by this method.