Abstract: The present disclosure provides technologies comprising a polynucleotide capable of expressing and/or inhibiting a KCNQ4 gene product.

Abstract: Compositions and methods effective for modulating Hepatitis C viral infection are provided.

Abstract: Compositions and methods effective for modulating Hepatitis C viral infection are provided.

Abstract: One form of a composition has two types of recombinant adeno-associated virus. The first type encodes a portion of Factor VIII operably linked to an expression control element; and the second type encodes a different portion of Factor VIII operably linked to an expression control element. The first and second nucleotide sequences collectively encode a functional Factor VIII protein. Another form of the composition is a recombinant adeno-associated virus containing a nucleotide sequence encoding functional Factor VIII light or heavy chain operably linked to a tissue-specific promoter.

Abstract: Methods for introducing recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) virions into the liver of a mammal are provided. In these methods, the liver is partially or completely isolated from its blood supply, a catheter is introduced into the liver via a peripheral blood vessel, and rAAV virions are then infused through the catheter to the liver. The methods described herein may be used, for example, to deliver heterologous genes encoding therapeutic proteins to the hepatocytes of humans. This can be accomplished, for example, by introducing the catheter into a femoral artery, threading the catheter into the hepatic artery, and infusing rAAV virions through the catheter and into the liver. Exemplary examples of heterologous genes include those coding for blood coagulation factors.

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: One form of a composition has two types of recombinant adeno-associated virus. The first type encodes a portion of Factor VIII operably linked to an expression control element; and the second type encodes a different portion of Factor VIII operably linked to an expression control element. The first and second nucleotide sequences collectively encode a functional Factor VIII protein. Another form of the composition is a recombinant adeno-associated virus containing a nucleotide sequence encoding functional Factor VIII light or heavy chain operably linked to a tissue-specific promoter.

Abstract: One form of a composition has two types of recombinant adeno-associated virus. The first type encodes a portion of Factor VIII operably linked to an expression control element; and the second type encodes a different portion of Factor VIII operably linked to an expression control element. The first and second nucleotide sequences collectively encode a functional Factor VIII protein. Another form of the composition is a recombinant adeno-associated virus containing a nucleotide sequence encoding functional Factor VIII light or heavy chain operably linked to a tissue-specific promoter.

Abstract: One form of a composition has two types of recombinant adeno-associated virus. The first type encodes a portion of Factor VIII operably linked to an expression control element; and the second type encodes a different portion of Factor VIII operably linked to an expression control element. The first and second nucleotide sequences collectively encode a functional Factor VIII protein. Another form of the composition is a recombinant adeno-associated virus containing a nucleotide sequence encoding functional Factor VIII light or heavy chain operably linked to a tissue-specific promoter.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved viral vectors useful for the expression of genes at high levels in human cells. In particular, the present invention provides adeno-associated vectors (AAV) suitable for gene therapy. These vectors are capable of delivering nucleic acid containing constructs which result in the production of full-length therapeutic levels of biologically active Factor VIII in the recipient individual in vivo. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such AAV vectors, as well as methods for making and using these constructs.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved viral vectors useful for the expression of genes at high levels in human cells. In particular, the present invention provides recombinant adeno-associated vectors (AAV) suitable for gene therapy. These vectors are capable of delivering nucleic acid containing constructs which result in the production of full-length therapeutic levels of biologically active Factor VIII in the recipient individual in vivo. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such AAV vectors, as well as methods for making and using these constructs.