Difference between revisions of "Disease vector"

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A '''Vector''' is an agent, such as a virus or a small piece of [[DNA]] called a [[plasmid]], that carries a modified or foreign gene. When used in gene therapy, a vector delivers the desired gene to a target cell.
 
A '''Vector''' is an agent, such as a virus or a small piece of [[DNA]] called a [[plasmid]], that carries a modified or foreign gene. When used in gene therapy, a vector delivers the desired gene to a target cell.
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== Sources ==
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http://www.genome.gov/glossary.cfm?key=vector
  
 
[[Category:Genetics]]
 
[[Category:Genetics]]

Revision as of 02:15, June 8, 2007

A Vector is an agent, such as a virus or a small piece of DNA called a plasmid, that carries a modified or foreign gene. When used in gene therapy, a vector delivers the desired gene to a target cell.

Sources

http://www.genome.gov/glossary.cfm?key=vector