A robust and flexible baculovirus-insect cell system for AAV vector production with improved yield, capsid ratios and potency.

Manufacturing of adeno-associated viruses (AAV) for gene and cell therapy applications has increased significantly and spurred development of improved mammalian and insect cell-based production systems. We developed a baculovirus-based insect cell production system-the SGMO Helper-with a novel gene architecture and greater flexibility to modulate the expression level and content of individual Rep and Cap proteins. In addition, we incorporated modifications to the AAV6 capsid sequence that improves yield, capsid integrity, and potency.

Tipranavir-ritonavir genotypic resistance score in protease inhibitor-experienced patients.

To identify mutations associated with the virological response (VR) to a tipranavir-ritonavir (TPV/r)-based regimen, 143 patients previously treated with protease inhibitor (PI) were studied. VR was defined by a decrease of at least 1 log(10) in, or undetectable, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) RNA at month 3. The effect of each mutation in the protease, considering all variants at a residue as a single variable, on the VR to TPV/r was investigated.