Efficient gene transfer to airway epithelium using recombinant Sendai virus

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The efficiency of gene transfer to the airway epitheliumis the key problem encountered in using gene therapy in the treatment of cystic fibrosis.

Author: Yonemitsu, Yoshikazu et al
Lung Disease R&D, Lung research

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Stable correction of a genetic deficiency in human cells by an episome carrying a 115 kb genomic transgene

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Researchers in England have demonstrated in vitro a means for maintaining transferred genetic material within a human cell.

Author: et al, Wade-Martins, Richard
Medical Research

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Immunoprophylaxis in fish by injection of mouse antibody genes

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This reports examines the importance of antibodies as the body's defense against infectious diseases and use as a therapeutic agent both for animals and humans. The research found fish injected with viral hemorrhageic septicemia virus, circulated recombinant antibodies and showed immunity to the disease. The research was conducted in Scotland, Denmark, and Norway

Author: Lorenzen, Niels, Cupit, Pauline M., Einer-Jensen, Katja, Lorenzen, Ellen, Ahrens, Peter, Secombes, Christopher J., Cunningham, Charles
Denmark, Production management, Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Norway, Viral Disease R&D, Commercial Fishing, Fishing, Regulation of Agricultural Marketing and Commodities, Biological products exc. diagnostic, Antibodies for Human Use, Fisheries Research Programs, Viral research, Fishes, Antibodies, Fishery research

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Subjects list: United Kingdom, Genetic engineering
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