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Prevention and Reversal of Antibody Responses Against Factor IX in Gene Therapy for Hemophilia B
1 Jan 2011
Abstract excerpt
Intramuscular (IM) administration of an adeno-associated viral (AAV) vector represents a simple and safe method of gene transfer for treatment of the X-linked bleeding disorder hemophilia B (factor IX, F.IX, deficiency). However, the approach is hampered by an increased risk of immune responses against F.IX. Previously, we demonstrated that the drug cocktail of immune suppressants rapamycin, IL-10, and a specific...
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