Methods for transducing cells in blood vessels using recombinant AAV vectors
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1. A method of transducing a cell in a blood vessel of an individual, comprising introducing a recombinant adeno-associated viral (rAAV) vector to a blood vessel of said individual in vivo.
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Current techniques for expressing recombinant genes in cells of blood vessels following direct in vivo gene transfer are limited by attendant problems or limitations. Further, an effective method of transducing microvascular cells and/or cells involved in formation of new blood vessels (angiogenesis) has not been demonstrated. This invention provides methods of transducing cells in blood vessels using recombinant adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors.
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- 1. A method of transducing a cell in a blood vessel of an individual, comprising introducing a recombinant adeno-associated viral (rAAV) vector to a blood vessel of said individual in vivo.
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15. A transduced microvascular cell produced by introducing a recombinant adeno-associated viral (rAAV) vector to said microvascular cell.
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