Inventors:
Tom Tsang - Tucson AZ
Eugene W. Gerner - Tucson AZ
David T. Harris - Tucson AZ
Evan Hersh - Tucson AZ
Assignee:
The Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of The University of Arizona - Tucson AZ
International Classification:
C12N 1585
US Classification:
4353201, 435 691, 435455, 435456, 435458, 424 932, 514 44
Abstract:
Methods and compositions are provided for transgene expression in target cells. Expression constructs using an inducible amplification system to drive expression of a therapeutic gene or other gene of interest in mammalian host cells are provided, as well as methods therefor. Inducible expression of the transgenes at high levels under physiologic conditions results from induction by hyperthermic conditions relative to the basal temperature of the host cells.