Genetic incorporation of the protein transduction domain of Tat into Ad5 fiber enhances gene transfer efficacy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Human adenovirus serotype 5 (Ad5) has been widely explored as a gene delivery vector for a variety of diseases. Many target cells, however, express low levels of Ad5 native receptor, the Coxsackie-Adenovirus Receptor (CAR), and thus...

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Main Authors: Siegal Gene P, Perry Leslie E, Ugai Hideyo, Tang Yizhe, Han Tie, Contreras Juan L, Wu Hongju
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-10-01
Series:Virology Journal
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/4/1/103