Exploring the Use of Adeno-Associated Virus for Gene Therapy
Types of Gene Therapy
Rationale for Gene Therapy
Current Gene Therapy Vectors
Adeno-Associated Virus vs Vector
Different AAV Serotypes
Benefits of AAV
Historical View of AAV
AAV Gene Therapies
Practical Application of AAV Therapy
Overview of Early AAV Clinical Trials
Ongoing AAV Clinical Trials
Use of AAV in Patients With Hemophilia B
Use of AAV in Patients With Hemophilia B Study Results
Use of AAV in Patients With SMA
Examining SMA Genetics
Examining SMA Genetics (cont)
Disease Course of SMA
Challenges of CNS Delivery of Current Treatments
Characteristics of AVXS-101
AVXS-101 Clinical Trial in SMA Type 1 Results
AVXS-101 Clinical Trial in SMA Type 1 Results (cont)
Challenges to AAV Gene Therapy
Importance of Multidisciplinary Approach
Complications of Immune Response
Immune Response of Factor IX
Strategies to Combat Immune Response
Follistatin Gene Therapy Trial Patients With Becker Muscular Dystrophy
Current Barriers Under Investigation
Key Elements for Successful Gene Therapy
Concluding Remarks
Abbreviations
Abbreviations (cont)