This Proposal has been designed to investigate arterial gene transfer of naked DNA encoding for the 165-amino acid isoform of the VEGF-1 (VEGF A) gene as an adjunct to PTCA. The Proposal has the following three Specific Aims.
Specific Aim #1 : to determine the safety of coronary gene transfer of phVEGF165 to accelerate re-endothelialization (rET) following percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) in patients (pts) with stenotic or occluded native coronary arteries.
Specific Aim #2 : to obtain preliminary data regarding bioactivity of coronary gene transfer of phVEGF165 for prevention of restonosis.
Specific Aim #3 : to determine the impact of phVEGF165 coronary gene transfer on the progression of atherosclerosis involving coronary arterial sites other than PTCA target sites. A variety of assessments will be performed among the patients enrolled in this study following gene transfer. Serial clinical examinations- including standard history and physical examinations-along with standard laboratory tests will be performed to document the safety of phVEGF165 coronary gene transfer. The patients' status will be further monitored by both non-invasive tests (pre- and post-exercise testing-including nuclear perfusion scans) and invasive testing )pre- and post-quantitative coronary angiopathy and intravascular ultrasound). These latter examinations will be particularly critical for addressing Specific Aims 2 and 3. It is our anticipation that the findings of this study should establish the safety- and potentially provide insights regarding efficacy- that would help to guide decisions regarding the value of testing this proposed therapeutic strategy further in Phase II trials.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Type
Research Program Projects (P01)
Project #
5P01HL066957-02
Application #
6661529
Study Section
Heart, Lung, and Blood Initial Review Group (HLBP)
Project Start
2002-09-01
Project End
2003-08-31
Budget Start
2002-09-01
Budget End
2003-08-31
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
2002
Total Cost
$209,266
Indirect Cost
Name
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center of Boston
Department
Type
DUNS #
073797292
City
Boston
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
01235
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