Development of a Novel AAV Gene Therapy Cassette with Improved Safety Features and Efficacy in a Mouse Model of Rett Syndrome

Kamal K.E. Gadalla, Thishnapha Vudhironarit, Ralph D. Hector, Sarah E. Sinnett, Noha Bahey, Mark E.S. Bailey, Steven J. Gray, Stuart Cobb

Molecular Therapy — Methods & Clinical Development · 2017 · 99 citations · 38 references

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null mice resulted in high brain transduction efficiency, increased survival and body weight, and an amelioration of RTT-like phenotypes. Our results show that controlling levels of MeCP2 expression in the liver is achievable through modification of the expression cassette. However, it also highlights the importance of achieving high brain transduction to impact the RTT-like phenotypes.

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