A clinician's guide to AAV production - How manufacturing platforms shape vector properties.

Adeno-associated virus (AAV) has become the leading viral vector for gene therapy. This review examines how different manufacturing methods, from mammalian to insect cell-based systems, influence AAV vector characteristics. Though each platform generates vectors with distinct molecular signatures affecting purity, safety and potency, clinical outcomes remain consistent across production platforms. Understanding the nuances of these platforms will still provide valuable insight for clinicians overseeing AAV-based therapy.