AAV vectors advance cardiac gene therapy while overcoming challenges.

Int J Cardiol

Division of Neurological Gene Therapy, Center for Open Innovation, Jichi Medical University, 3311-1 Yakushiji, Shimotsuke, Tochigi 3290498, Japan. Electronic address:

Published: April 2024

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