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Human gene targeting by viral vectors

D W Russell1, R K Hirata

  • 1Markey Molecular Medicine Center, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle 98195-7720, USA. drussell@u.washington.edu

Nature Genetics
|April 16, 1998
PubMed
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Adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors can precisely modify homologous human DNA sequences, enabling site-specific genetic changes in mammalian cells for potential therapeutic gene targeting applications.

Area of Science:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics
  • Virology

Background:

  • Mammalian cell transduction commonly relies on random viral vector integration via non-homologous recombination.
  • This random integration poses challenges for precise genetic modifications and therapeutic applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the efficiency of adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors in modifying homologous human chromosomal target sequences.
  • To assess the potential of AAV vectors for site-specific genetic alterations in mammalian cells.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors to target specific genes within human chromosomal DNA.
  • Assessed the integration and modification of targeted genes, including neomycin phosphotransferase and hypoxanthine phosphoribosyltransferase.

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Main Results:

  • AAV vectors demonstrated efficient modification of homologous human chromosomal target sequences.
  • Site-specific genetic modifications were achieved in approximately 1% of cells, with higher rates in human fibroblasts.
  • Successful targeting of integrated neomycin phosphotransferase and hypoxanthine phosphoribosyltransferase genes was observed.

Conclusions:

  • AAV vectors offer a promising tool for site-specific genetic modification in mammalian cells.
  • These findings support the potential use of AAV vectors in therapeutic gene targeting strategies.
  • AAV-mediated homologous recombination provides a more precise alternative to random integration for genetic engineering.