Leonard A. Valentino

Dr. Leonard A. Valentino

National Hemophilia Foundation, 7 Penn Plaza, Suite1204, New York, NY, USA
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Academic Career Length

33Years (1994-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 September 2010 in Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis
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Leonard A. Valentino

1 March 2012 in Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis
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Leonard A. Valentino
VMV. Mamonov
V. Mamonov
AHA. Hellmann
A. Hellmann
DQD. V. Quon
D. V. Quon
ACA. Chybicka
A. Chybicka
WWW.‐Y. Wong
W.‐Y. Wong

12 February 2004 in Haemophilia
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Leonard A. Valentino
BEB. Ewenstein
B. Ewenstein
RNR. J. Navickis
R. J. Navickis
MWM. M. Wilkes
M. M. Wilkes

14 April 2004 in Haemophilia
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Leonard A. Valentino
NHN. Hakobyan
N. Hakobyan
TKT. Kazarian
T. Kazarian
KJK. J. Jabbar
K. J. Jabbar
AJA. A. Jabbar
A. A. Jabbar

2 June 2015 in Haemophilia
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Leonard A. Valentino
CKC. L. Kempton
C. L. Kempton
RKR. Kruse‐Jarres
R. Kruse‐Jarres
PMP. Mathew
P. Mathew
SMShannon Meeks
Shannon Meeks
TIthe International Immune Tolerance Induction Study Investigators
the International Immune Tolerance Induction Study Investigators

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PMPaul Monahan
Paul Monahan
CNClaude Négrier
Claude Négrier
Michael TarantinoMichael Tarantino
Michael Tarantino
LVLeonard A. Valentino
Leonard A. Valentino
FMFederico Mingozzi
Federico Mingozzi
Adeno-associated viral (AAV) vector gene therapy has shown promise as a possible cure for hemophilia. However, immune responses directed against AAV vectors remain a hurdle to the broader use of this gene transfer platform. Both innate and adaptive immune responses can affect the safety and efficacy of AAV vector–mediated gene transfer in humans. These immune responses may be triggered by the viral capsid, the vector’s nucleic acid payload, or other vector contaminants or excipients, or by the transgene product encoded by the vector itself. Various preclinical and clinical strategies have been explored to overcome the issues of AAV vector immunogenicity and transgene-related immune responses. Although results of these strategies are encouraging, more efficient approaches are needed to deliver safe, predictable, and durable outcomes for people with hemophilia. In addition to durability, long-term follow-up of gene therapy trial participants will allow us to address potential safety concerns related to vector integration. Herein, we describe the challenges with current methodologies to deliver optimal outcomes for people with hemophilia who choose to undergo AAV vector gene therapy and the potential opportunities to improve on the results.