HSV-1-Based Vectors for Gene Therapy of Neurological Diseases and Brain Tumors: Part II. Vector Systems and Applications

Many properties of HSV-1 are especially suitable for using this virus as a vector to treat diseases affecting the central nervous system (CNS), such as Parkinson's disease or malignant gliomas. These advantageous properties include natural neurotropism, high transduction efficiency, large trans...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Andreas Jacobs, Xandra O. Breakefield, Cornel Fraefel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 1999-11-01
Series:Neoplasia: An International Journal for Oncology Research
Subjects:
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1476558699800116