viral vector

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viral
adjective
uk
/ˈvaɪə.rəl/us
/ˈvaɪ.rəl/
caused by ...
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vector
noun[C]
uk
/ˈvek.tər/us
/ˈvek.tɚ/
physics
something physical such as a force that has size ...
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(Definition ofviralandvectorfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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This is a comprehensive review of variousviralvectorsystems used for gene therapy.
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Aviralvectorencoding an enzyme that can convert an inactive prodrug to a cytotoxic metabolite infects the tumour cell.
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This raises the efficiency of nonviral gene delivery to that achievable with local delivery using the bestviralvector.
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These cells are then either pulsed with an antigen or transfected with aviralvector.
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If a body develops sensitivity to theviralvector, the success of the therapy could be jeopardized and/or the body may respond unfavorably.
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Other times, it may be necessary to use anotherviralvectoraltogether.
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Once used, theviralvectorcan not be effectively used in the patient again because it will be recognized by the body.
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The target for theviralvectorin this study, were the synovial cells.
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However, transfection is still the method of choice for many applications as construction of aviralvectoris a much more laborious process.
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They can be transformed into organisms in the form of plasmids or in the appropriate format, by using aviralvector.
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Pre-existing immunity against theviralvectorcould also be present in the patient rendering the therapy ineffective for that patient.
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However, because genetic modifications might cause unintentional developmental changes,viralvector delivery allows the mices genetic material to be modified at specific stages of development.
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In addition, combinations ofviralvectorvaccines have been employed successfully.
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These results showed the possibility of imaging transgene expression in humans using viral vectors.
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Viral vectors for gene therapy : the art of turning infectious agents into vehicles of therapeutics.
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The treatment is still a risky option due to theviralvectorused which can cause ill-effects, for example giving rise to insertional mutation that can result in cancer.
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Viral vectors have proved to be the best candidates for vaccination in different diseases.
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