Replication-competent retroviral vectors for expressing genes in avian cells in vitro and in vivo
- 1 June 1997
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Springer Nature in Molecular Biotechnology
- Vol. 7 (3) , 289-298
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02740819
Abstract
Replication-competent retroviral vectors based on Rous sarcoma virus (RSV) are becoming increasingly popular for expressing genes in both primary cell cultures and embryonic chick tissuesin ovo. In this article, we review the features of RSV and its life cycle that make it suitable for use as a vector. We describe the design and use of the RCAS and RCAS(BP) series of vectors, which are currently the most widely used RSV-based vectors, illustrating both their strengths and weaknesses. Finally, we outline laboratory protocols suitable for the handling of these retroviral vectors.Keywords
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