Viral Gene Transfer Agents
Recombinant viruses are commonly used for gene transfer. These are
viruses with some or all of the viral genes replaced by the relevant
therapeutic gene. To date the three most commonly used viruses for gene
transfer are adenovirus, retrovirus and adeno-associated virus. More
recently lentiviruses, a subgroup of the retroviruses, and sendai virus
are being used.
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