Abstract: This invention is directed to a vector which comprises a promoter operably linked to a nucleic acid sequence encoding the human C1 esterase inhibitor or Factor XII. The invention is also directed to a composition comprising the vector and a method of using the vector to treat or prevent hereditary angioedema.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a vector which comprises a promoter operably linked to a nucleic acid sequence encoding the human C1 esterase inhibitor or Factor XII. The invention is also directed to a composition comprising the vector and a method of using the vector to treat or prevent hereditary angioedema.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preventing or treating cardiomyopathy due to energy failure in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to said subject a therapeutically effective amount of a vector which comprises a nucleic acid sequence of a gene that can restore energy failure. More particularly, the invention relates to a method for preventing or treating a cardiomyopathy associated with Friedreich ataxia in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to said subject a therapeutically effective amount of a vector which comprises a frataxin (FXN) encoding nucleic acid.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector which comprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding an antibody or antigen binding fragment that binds to nicotine or a nicotine analog. The invention also is directed to a composition comprising the AAV vector and methods of using the AAV vector to induce an immune response against nicotine in a mammal.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a conjugate which comprises an isolated adenovirus hexon protein coupled to nicotine or a nicotine analog, as well as a method of inducing an immune response against nicotine in a human by using the conjugate.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an adenovirus-antigen conjugate comprising (a) a disrupted adenovirus with a coat protein and (b) an antigen conjugated to the coat protein of the disrupted adenovirus, as well as a conjugate comprising (a) a disrupted adenovirus with a coat protein and (b) an antigen conjugated to the coat protein of the disrupted adenovirus. The invention also provides a method of inducing an immune response against an antigen in a human using the aforementioned conjugates. The invention further provides an adeno-associated viral vector comprising a nucleic acid sequence which encodes an antibody directed against cocaine.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for radiolabeling of recombinant Adeno-Associated Virus (rAAV) with radioactive iodine. Also provided are methods for in vivo imaging and treatment using the radiolabeled rAAV.

Abstract: Gene therapy compositions and methods to inhibit or treat neurodegenerative diseases, e.g., Alzheimer's disease, are provided.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a vector which comprises a promoter operably linked to a nucleic acid sequence encoding the human C1 esterase inhibitor or Factor XII. The invention is also directed to a composition comprising the vector and a method of using the vector to treat or prevent hereditary angioedema.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a vector which comprises a promoter operably linked to a nucleic acid sequence encoding a therapeutic gene that blocks allergic reactions. The invention is also directed to a composition comprising the vector and method of using the vector to reduce or inhibit an immune response or allergic reaction to an allergen in a mammal.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of treating ovarian cancer in a patient by administering to the patient an adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector encoding an anti-VEGF antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preventing or treating cardiomyopathy due to energy failure in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to said subject a therapeutically effective amount of a vector which comprises a nucleic acid sequence of a gene that can restore energy failure. More particularly, the invention relates to a method for preventing or treating a cardiomyopathy associated with Friedreich ataxia in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to said subject a therapeutically effective amount of a vector which comprises a frataxin (FXN) encoding nucleic acid.

Abstract: A method for preventing or treating cardiomyopathy due to energy failure in a subject in need thereof is provided. The method comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a vector which comprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding a gene that can reverse energy failure. An exemplary cardiomyopathy is that which is associated with Friedreich ataxia and an exemplary nucleic acid sequence comprises a nucleic acid that encodes frataxin (FXN).

Abstract: The invention is directed to a conjugate which comprises an isolated adenovirus hexon protein coupled to nicotine or a nicotine analog, as well as a method of inducing an immune response against nicotine in a human by using the conjugate.

Abstract: Provided is a method of treating coronary artery disease in a mammal, comprising administering to a region of the heart of the mammal (a) a first vector encoding one or more angiogenic proteins which induce vascularization in the heart of the mammal, and (b) a second vector encoding one or more cardio-differentiating transcription factors which induce the production of induced cardiomyocytes (iCM) in the heart of the mammal, whereby the coronary artery disease in the mammal is treated. In a preferred embodiment, the first vector is an adenoviral vector encoding VEGF and the second vector is a lentiviral vector encoding Gata4, Mef2c, and Tbx5 (GMT).

Abstract: The invention provides methods to inhibit or treat brain cancers by locally inhibiting expression or activity of growth factors or growth factor receptors.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of inhibiting ocular neovascularization in a mammal by administering a composition comprising a bevacizumab-encoding adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector directly to the eye of the mammal.

Abstract: A method for preventing or treating cardiomyopathy due to energy failure in a subject in need thereof is provided. The method comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a vector which comprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding a gene that can reverse energy failure. An exemplary cardiomyopathy is that which is associated with Friedreich ataxia and an exemplary nucleic acid sequence comprises a nucleic acid that encodes frataxin (FXN).

Abstract: The invention is directed to an adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector which comprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding an antibody that binds to nicotine or a nicotine analog, or an antigen-binding fragment thereof. The invention also is directed to a composition comprising the AAV vector and methods of using the AAV vector to induce an immune response against nicotine in a mammal.

Abstract: A method for preventing or treating cardiomyopathy due to energy failure in a subject in need thereof is provided. The method comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a vector which comprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding a gene that can reverse energy failure. An exemplary cardiomyopathy is that which is associated with Friedreich ataxia and an exemplary nucleic acid sequence comprises a nucleic acid that encodes frataxin (FXN).