Viral Vectors 101: Virus Safety
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... for a researcher to come into contact with than GFP. Similarly, if the viral vector carries an shRNA ...viruses grown in the lab are gamma retrovirus, lentivirus, adenovirus, and adeno-associated virus (AAV)...humans, earning this virus a BSL-2 classification. Lentivirus (a type of retrovirus) and gamma retrovirus require...and required in BSL-2 labs. When working with lentivirus, many organizations require or recommend disposable...you have to work with BSL-2 materials, such as lentivirus. Most of this work will need to be done in a ...that particles are not sprayed into the air. For lentivirus and other BSL-2 materials, you’ll need to use...for extra security. Finally, when spinning down lentivirus, you’ll need to use centrifuge bin covers, which...