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The study aims to assess how ITR mutations affect the integrity and performance of AAV vectors used in cancer gene therapy.

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Evaluates the effect of ITR mutations on AAV vector performance in cancer therapy, suggesting the need for quality control in vector design.

The study aims to assess how ITR mutations affect the integrity and performance of AAV vectors used in cancer gene therapy.
Evaluated five common ITR mutations on vector performance in HEK293T cells.
Co-transfected cells with transfer, Rep/Cap (AAV-DJ), and helper plasmids.
Confirmed mutations via Sanger sequencing and assessed viral titers using qPCR.
Evaluated transduction efficiency via GFP fluorescence microscopy in tumor-bearing mice.
Minor ITR alterations led to significantly reduced viral titers and transduction efficiency.
Larger therapeutic cassettes experienced more pronounced effects from ITR mutations.
Wild-type ITR constructs achieved the highest transduction efficiency, indicating optimal function.

Richardson et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Evaluates the effect of ITR mutations on AAV vector performance in cancer therapy, suggesting the need for quality control in vector design.