Gene therapy of the human retina reduction may lead to the development of AMD. In animal model, an AAV with human PEDF cDNA under the control of the CMV promoter prevented choroidal and retinal NV ( 24). The finding suggests that the AAV-mediated expression of angiostatic factors can be implemented to treat NV. This approach could be useful as an alternative to frequent injections of recombinant protein into the eye. In addition, PEDF and sFlt-1 may be able to diffuse through sclera tissue, allowing for the potential to be relatively independent of the intraocular site of administration. Gene therapy of the human retina Retinal gene therapy
The Human Factor (2002 The Outer Limits) The Human Factor (2002 The Outer Limits) "The Human Factor" is an episode of the television show "The Outer Limits". It first aired January 11, 2002, in the show's seventh season. This episode is a clip show. Clips appear from the following episodes: "Phobos Rising", "Hearts and Minds", "Manifest Destiny", "Something About Harry", "The Haven", "Final Exam", "Final Appeal", "The Vaccine", and "Replica". Jupiter's moon Ganymede is now the only hope for the human race in 2084 as overpopulation and constant warring has left much of Earth uninhabitable. Space Commander Ellis Ward (Robert Duncan McNeill) must convince android assistant Link