Abstract: The present invention relates to AAV expression vectors that allow the introduction and regulated expression of heterologous genes into mammalian tissues and cells. In certain embodiments, vectors of the present invention are ecdysone-inducible AAV expression vectors and AAV expression vectors encoding EcR and RXR. In this system, the heterologous gene is “turned off” until an inducer such as pon A is provided to the tissues or cells. The present invention also provides methods of using inducible AAV expression vectors.

Abstract: This invention provides vectors and methods for the stable introduction of exogenous nucleic acid sequences into the genome of a bird and for expressing said exogenous sequences to alter the phenotype of the bird or to produce desired proteins. In particular, transgenic chickens are produced which express exogenous sequences in their oviducts. Eggs which contain exogenous proteins are also produced.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to immunization methods using recombinant viral vectors. In particular, the invention relates to methods and compositions for immunizing a subject with a nucleic acid molecule encoding an antigen of interest, wherein the nucleic acid molecule is delivered to the subject via a recombinant AAV virion.

Abstract: This invention provides vectors and methods for the stable introduction of exogenous nucleic acid sequences into the genome of avians in order to express the exogenous sequences to alter the phenotype of the avians or to produce desired proteins. In particular, transgenic avians are produced which express exogenous sequences in their oviducts and which deposit exogenous proteins into their eggs. Avian eggs that contain exogenous proteins are encompassed by this invention. The instant invention further provides novel forms of interferon and erythropoietin which are efficiently expressed in the oviduct of transgenic avians and deposited into avian eggs.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for producing high titer preparations of recombinant AAV (“rAAV”) virions. The compositions of the present invention include AAV helper function systems and host cells. The present invention also includes methods of using AAV helper function vectors that effect the production of only small amounts of the long forms of Rep protein, and rAAV virions produced by such methods.

Abstract: The use of recombinant adeno-associated virus (AAV) virions for delivery of DNA molecules to muscle cells and tissue is disclosed. The invention allows for the direct, in vivo injection of recombinant AAV virions into muscle tissue, e.g., by intramuscular injection, as well as for the in vitro transduction of muscle cells which can subsequently be introduced into a subject for treatment. The invention provides for sustained, high-level expression of the delivered gene and for in vivo secretion of the therapeutic protein from transduced muscle cells such that systemic delivery is achieved.

Abstract: Accessory functions capable of supporting efficient recombinant AAV (rAAV) virion production in a suitable host cell are provided. The accessory functions are in the form of one or more vectors that are capable of being transferred between cells. Methods of producing rAAV virions are also provided. The methods can be practiced to produce commercially significant levels of rAAV particles without also generating significant levels of infectious helper virus or other contaminating by-products.

Abstract: The use of recombinant adeno-associated virus (AAV) virions for delivery of DNA molecules to muscle cells and tissue is disclosed. The invention allows for the direct, in vivo injection of recombinant AAV virions into muscle tissue, e.g., by intramuscular injection, as well as for the in vitro transduction of muscle cells which can subsequently be introduced into a subject for treatment. The invention provides for sustained, high-level expression of the delivered gene and for in vivo secretion of the therapeutic protein from transduced muscle cells such that systemic delivery is achieved.

Abstract: Methods are provided for large-scale purification of recombinant AAV (rAAV) virions that were produced in the absence of infectious adenovirus. Preferably, the rAAV is produced in a host cell line via triple-transfection with an accessory function vector, an AAV vector, and an AAV helper vector. The methods include preparing a lysate from the host cell line and passing that lysate over various combinations of ion exchange chromatography media and/or affinity chromatography media. The affinity chromatography medium is an AAV receptor or an antibody with binding affinity for AAV, e.g., heparin sulfate. A variety of cation exchange and anion exchange media are contemplated by the present invention. In certain embodiments, optional purification steps may be included, such as filtering the lysate through one or more filters, or treating the lysate with a nuclease.

Abstract: AAV expression vectors and recombinant virions produced using these vectors, which include genes coding for enzymes defective or missing in lysosomal storage disorders, are described. These recombinant AAV virions are useful in the treatment of a variety of lysosomal storage disorders and the methods described herein provide for long-term, sustained expression of the defective or missing enzyme.

Abstract: The use of recombinant adeno-associated virus (AAV) virions for the treatment of solid tumors is disclosed. The invention provides for the use of recombinant AAV virions to deliver an AAV vector containing a drug-susceptibility gene and a second gene capable of providing an ancillary effect to solid tumor cells. The second gene can be used to enhance the immunogenicity of the transduced tumor cell. Alternatively, the second gene can be used to provide a tumorstatic effect. The invention also provides for the use of recombinant AAV virions to deliver an interferon gene, or a tumor suppressor gene to provide a therapeutic effect in a transduced tumor cell.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods of producing recombinant AAV (rAAV) virions in large amounts or high titers. Also provided are methods for producing stably transformed host cells capable of producing rAAV virions.

Abstract: Accessory functions capable of supporting efficient recombinant AAV (rAAV) virion production in a suitable host cell are provided. The accessory functions are in the form of one or more vectors that are capable of being transferred between cells. Methods of producing rAAV virions are also provided. The methods can be practiced to produce commercially significant levels of rAAV particles without also generating significant levels of infectious helper virus or other contaminating by-products.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for producing high titer, wild-type-free preparations of recombinant AAV (“rAAV”) virions. The compositions of the present invention include novel nucleic acids encoding AAV helper functions and AAV helper function vectors. The present invention also includes host cells transfected by the claimed nucleic acids, methods of using the claimed vectors, and rAAV virions produced by such methods.

Abstract: The use of recombinant adeno-associated virus (AAV) virions for delivery of DNA molecules to muscle cells and tissue is disclosed. The invention allows for the direct, in vivo injection of recombinant AAV virions into muscle tissue, e.g., by intramuscular injection, as well as for the in vitro transduction of muscle cells which can subsequently be introduced into a subject for treatment. The invention provides for sustained, high-level expression of the delivered gene and for in vivo secretion of the therapeutic protein from transduced muscle cells such that systemic delivery is achieved.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for producing high titer preparations of recombinant AAV (“rAAV”) virions. The compositions of the present invention include AAV helper function systems and host cells. The present invention also includes methods of using AAV helper function vectors that effect the production of only small amounts of the long forms of Rep protein, and rAAV virions produced by such methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to novel methods of producing transgenic chickens that generate antibodies or immunoglobulin polypeptides in whites of eggs. More specifically, one embodiment of the present invention relates to methods of inserting immunoglobulin-encoding transgenes into avian sperm cells for transfer to ova to generate transgenic zygotes. The transgenes may include at least two immunoglobulin-encoding nucleic acid sequences and an internal ribosome entry site (IRES) that allow the immunoglobulin polypeptides to be expressed by chicken cells and hence in egg whites.

Abstract: Genetic modification or selection of avians requires that large numbers of birds be genetically analyzed for sequences of interest. Typically, DNA is extracted on an individual basis from samples taken from the birds. Current methods of DNA extraction extract the DNA from blood or other tissues using tedious and time-consuming procedures. The present invention provides a high throughput screening assay for detecting a genetic sequence in multiple samples. The assay further provides a DNA extraction method that allows DNA to be extracted rapidly from multiple avian samples, such as red blood cells. The extraction method is extremely reliable and does not require that each sample be quantitated post-extraction. The extracted DNA can be used for a variety of genetic assays, including a high throughput screening assay to identify insertion of a transgene. The present invention is particularly useful for extracting DNA from nucleated RBCs.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods of producing recombinant AAV (rAAV) virions in large amounts or high titers. Also provided are methods for producing stably transformed host cells capable of producing rAAV virions.

Abstract: The use of recombinant adeno-associated virus (AAV) virions for delivery of DNA molecules to muscle cells and tissue is disclosed. The invention allows for the direct, in vivo injection of recombinant AAV virions into muscle tissue, e.g., by intramuscular injection, as well as for the in vitro transduction of muscle cells which can subsequently be introduced into a subject for treatment. The invention provides for sustained, high-level expression of the delivered gene and for in vivo secretion of the therapeutic protein from transduced muscle cells such that systemic delivery is achieved.