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Challenges and innovations in cardiac AAV gene delivery as a platform for cardiac regeneration

Source: Nature - Biotechnology • Published: 02 Nov 2026, 00:00

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Nature - Biotechnology.

Clinical and preclinical work shows poor heart muscle transduction with AAV delivery.

Challenges and innovations in cardiac AAV gene delivery as a platform for cardiac regeneration
Key Takeaways
  • Human trials reported less than one percent cardiomyocyte uptake.
  • Delivery method was shown to strongly affect vector distribution.
  • Improved administration has not established clinical efficacy alone.
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