| Literature DB >> 28662750 |
Dalis E Collins1, Jon D Reuter2, Howard G Rush3, Jason S Villano4.
Abstract
Viral vector research presents unique occupational health and safety challenges to institutions due to the rapid development of both in vivo and in vitro gene-editing technologies. Risks to human and animal health make it incumbent on institutions to appropriately evaluate viral vector usage in research on the basis of available information and governmental regulations and guidelines. Here we review the factors related to risk assessment regarding viral vector usage in animals and the relevant regulatory documents associated with this research, and we highlight the most commonly used viral vectors in research today. This review is particularly focused on the background, use in research and associated health and environmental risks related to adenoviral, adeno-associated viral, lentiviral, and herpesviral vectors.Entities:
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28662750 PMCID: PMC5482513
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Comp Med ISSN: 1532-0820 Impact factor: 0.982