Viral Vectors 101: Integrase-Deficient Lentiviral Vectors
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...integrate into the host cell’s genome. However, sometimes inte-great-ion isn’t so great. In this post, we...RNA genomes into DNA to be integrated into the chromosome of the cell. This integrated viral genome is ...generate long-lasting changes in cells. However, for some applications, integration might be considered a ... poised for integration, two types of circular episomes can be generated through either homologous recombination...Schematic representation of integration process and episomal forms of non-integrating transgenes. Created with...adapted from Banasik and McCray, 2010.
These episomes are not maintained in dividing cells because they...). Over time, the expression diminishes as the episomes are lost through cycles of cell division, though...