In vivo gene sensors

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8795958
APP PUB NO 20130053432A1
SERIAL NO

13661169

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Described are methods and compositions for the detection of target genes. The inventors have developed a synthetic nucleic acid sensor-effector gene circuit. In cells without a target gene, the circuit suppresses e.g., effector production, but in the presence of the target gene the suppression is subject to competition, such that the synthetic sensor is de-repressed and permits expression of the effector gene. The methods and compositions described further permit the selective expression of an effector gene in those cells expressing the target gene. In this manner, cells expressing a target gene can be selectively targeted for treatment or elimination. In certain aspects, the methods and compositions described permit the selective expression of an agent such as a therapeutic gene product, in a specifically targeted population of cells in an organism.

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TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITYBOSTON MA 02215

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Collins, James J Newton, US 78 945
Lu, Timothy Kuan-Ta Charlestown, US 84 571

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