The present invention provides duplexed
parvovirus vector genomes that are capable under appropriate conditions of forming a double-stranded molecule by intrastrand base-
pairing. Also provided are duplexed
parvovirus particles comprising the vector
genome. Further disclosed are templates and methods for producing the duplexed vector genomes and duplexed
parvovirus particles of the invention. Methods of administering these reagents to a
cell or subject are also described. Preferably, the parvovirus
capsid is an AAV
capsid. It is further preferred that the vector
genome comprises AAV terminal repeat sequences.