Adenovirus for delivering foreign DNA into higher eukaryotic cells
AssigneesBoehringer Ingelheim International GmbH, Genentech, Inc.
InventorsMatthew Cotten, Ernst Wagner
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Abstract
Viruses or cells are targeted for selective internalization into a target in vive. A molecule Specific for a receptor on the surface of the target cell is introduced onto the surface of the virus or cell. The modified virus or cell binds the receptor in vive and is internalized by the target cell. The method provides vectors for selective delivery of nucleic acids to specific cell types in vivo and a means to alter the tropism of an infectious agent.
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A conjugate comprising an adenovirus and transferrin wherein said transferrin is directly linked to the adenovirus.
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