Combined injection of rAAV with mannitol enhances gene expression in the rat brain
Combined injection of rAAV with mannitol enhances gene expression in the rat brain
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DOI:
10.1006/mthe.2001.0246
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发表时间:
2001-02-01
影响因子:
12.4
通讯作者:
During, MJ
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作者:
Mastakov, MY;Baer, K;During, MJ
Recombinant adeno-associated viruses (rAAV) are highly efficient vectors for gene transfer into the central nervous system (CNS). However, a major hurdle for gene delivery to the mammalian brain is to achieve high-level transduction in target cells beyond the immediate injection site. Therefore, in addition to improvements in expression cassettes and viral titers, optimal injection parameters need to be defined. Here, we show that previous studies of somatic cell gene transfer to the mammalian brain have used suboptimal injection parameters, with even the lowest reported perfusion rates still excessively fast. Moreover, we evaluated the effect of local administration of mannitol to further enhance transgene expression and vector spread. Ultraslow microperfusion of rAAV, i.e.,