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Funnily enough Retroviruses are also the major vector in gene therapy.
by hartror 16y ago
Funnily enough Retroviruses are also the major vector in gene therapy.
- alphaoverlord 16y agoRetroviruses incorporate into the host genome and is important for gene therapy. This allows for a long lasting effect and is essential depending on cell type. Different cell types have different turn-around rates. If the gene of interest is for a protein, you need incorporated DNA for continual expression.