Viral vector delivery system

A viral vector delivery system is a modified virus designed to deliver genetic material into cells. It is used in gene therapy to treat or prevent diseases by introducing therapeutic genes into specific cells. Viral vectors exploit the natural ability of viruses to enter cells but are modified to avoid causing disease and to deliver therapeutic genes instead. This system is not considered a therapeutic target itself but rather a tool used in gene therapy. The term "viral vector delivery system" refers to the broader concept of using viral vectors for therapeutic gene delivery, rather than a specific biological molecule like a receptor or enzyme. If you are looking for information on a specific component of viral vectors, such as adeno-associated virus (AAV) or adenovirus, those would be more specific targets with their own characteristics and applications.

Other names

Gene delivery systemviral vector system

Delivering therapeutic genes into cells