| abstract |
Novel adenovirus vectors which overexpress an adenovirus death protein and which are replication-competent in and, preferably, replication-restricted to cells expressing telomerase. One embodiment provides for efficient destruction and removal of viral-infected host cells expressing telomerase. Still further, another embodiment provides for additional restriction and safety by disrupting E1A's ability to bind p300 and/or members of the Rb family members. Compositions of the novel vectors and methods for promoting death of cells expressing telomerase with these vectors are also disclosed. |