Virosomes

Semi-synthetic complex derived from nucleic-acid free viral particles. They are essentially reconstituted viral coats, where the infectious nucleocapsid is replaced by a compound of choice. Virosomes retain their fusogenic activity and thus deliver the incorporated compound (antigens, drugs, genes) inside the target cell. They can be used for vaccines (VACCINES, VIROSOME), drug delivery, or gene transfer.

Year introduced: 2001

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Tree Number(s): D25.479.900, D26.255.260.900, J01.637.051.479.900, J01.637.087.500.900

MeSH Unique ID: D022701

Entry Terms:

• Virosome

Previous Indexing:

• Liposomes (1975-2000)

See Also:

• Vaccines, Virosome

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