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Successful Phenotype Improvement following Gene Therapy for Severe Hemophilia A in Privately Owned Dogs.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2016
Callan Mary Beth, Haskins Mark E, Wang Ping, Zhou Shangzhen, High Katherine A, Arruda Valder R
Abstract excerpt
Severe hemophilia A (HA) is an inherited bleeding disorder characterized by <1% of residual factor VIII (FVIII) clotting activity. The disease affects several mammals including dogs, and, like humans, is associated with high morbidity and mortality. In gene therapy using adeno-associated viral (AAV) vectors, the canine model has been one of the best predictors of the therapeutic dose tested in clinical trials for...
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