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In vivo Application of the REMOTE-control System for the Manipulation of Endogenous Gene Expression
Published on: March 29, 2019
Spatial and temporal control of expression of therapeutic genes using heat shock protein promoters
Claire Rome1, Franck Couillaud, Chrit T W Moonen
1Laboratory for Molecular and Functional Imaging, ERT CNRS/Université Victor Segalen, Case 117, 146 rue Léo Saignat, F-33076 Bordeaux, France.
Abstract:
Heat-shock protein promoters, particularly hsp70, have been used for gene therapy strategies because of their efficiency and the possibility of induction by external heat. This review describes some of the characteristics of hsp70 promoters that make them attractive for use in gene therapy. The human hsp70B promoter is especially promising because of its dose response effect with regard to temperature. Spatial and temporal control of transgene expression using hsp70 promoters necessitates non-invasive methods of local heat deposition and accurate local control of temperature. Special emphasis is given to Focused Ultrasound heating guided by Magnetic Resonance temperature mapping.
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