This strain expresses the avian cell surface receptor(TVA) for subgroup A avian leukosis viruses. The transgene is under the control of an astrocyte-specific promoter derived from the human glial fibrillary acidic protein (<i>GFAP</i> ) gene. The result is to render glial cells specifically susceptible to infection by viral vectors making possible the glia-specific viral transfer of genes.

These Gtv-a mice express a transgene expressing the avian cell surface receptor for subgroup A avian leukosis viruses directed by an astrocyte-specific promoter derived from the human glial fibrillary acidic protein gene.

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