Viral Vectors
Viral vectors are artificially modified viruses which are used to insert genetic material into cells. They play an important role in gene therapy, by delivering healthy genetic material to replace the mutated or absent gene responsible for a certain disorder or condition. Viral vectors are used to develop innovative treatments for diseases such as cancer, HIV, and cystic fibrosis, as well as to produce treatments for inherited genetic diseases. They are also used to produce improved versions of proteins, with different characteristics than those naturally found in the body.
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