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Adeno-associated viral (AAV) gene therapy containing a primary artificial microRNA (pri-amiRNA) specifically targeting\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">HTT<\/jats:italic>\n                    messenger RNA (mRNA) has the potential to provide long-lasting therapeutic benefit, through durable reduction of mutant\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">HTT<\/jats:italic>\n                    expression after a single administration. The efficiency and precision of processing of the pri-amiRNA precursor to the mature guide (G) strand by transduced cells are critical for specific and potent\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">HTT<\/jats:italic>\n                    mRNA lowering. 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