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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference into the Registration Statement on
Form S-8 pertaining to the Targeted Genetics Corporation 2000 Genovo, Inc. Roll-
Over Stock Option Plan of our report dated March 1, 2000, with respect to the
financial statements of Targeted Genetics Corporation included in its Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Seattle, Washington
October 19, 2000
