Gene therapy of adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors in preclinical models of ischemic stroke

CNS Neurosci Ther. 2023 Aug 8. doi: 10.1111/cns.14392. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTStroke has been associated with devastating clinical outcomes, with current treatment strategies proving largely ineffective. Therefore, there is a need to explore alternative treatment options for addressing post-stroke functional deficits. Gene therapy utilizing adeno-associated viruses (AAVs) as a critical gene vector delivering genes to the central nervous system (CNS) gene delivery has emerged as a promising approach for treating various CNS diseases. This review aims to provide an overview of the biological characteristics of AAV vectors and the therapeutic advancements observed in preclinical models of ischemic stroke. The study further investigates the potential of manipulating AAV vectors in preclinical applications, emphasizing the challenges and prospects in the selection of viral vectors, drug delivery strategies, immune reactions, and clinical translation.PMID:37551863 | DOI:10.1111/cns.14392
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