WO1998048027A3 - Materials and methods for treatment of retinal diseases - Google Patents

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WO1998048027A3
WO1998048027A3 PCT/US1998/008003 US9808003W WO9848027A3 WO 1998048027 A3 WO1998048027 A3 WO 1998048027A3 US 9808003 W US9808003 W US 9808003W WO 9848027 A3 WO9848027 A3 WO 9848027A3
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The subject invention provides materials and methods for efficient, specific expression of proteins in retinal photoreceptor cells. Specifically, the constructs are composed of an adeno-associated vital vector containing a rod or cone-opsin promoter. These materials and methods can be used in therapies for retinal diseases. In one embodiment, ribozymes which degrade mutant mRNA are used to treat retinitis pigmentosa.
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CA002287495A CA2287495A1 (en) 1997-04-21 1998-04-21 Materials and methods for treatment of retinal diseases
JP54626898A JP2001527399A (en) 1997-04-21 1998-04-21 Materials and methods for treatment of retinal diseases
AU74675/98A AU7467598A (en) 1997-04-21 1998-04-21 Materials and methods for treatment of retinal diseases
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