14 March 2010

Genetically (devoid of RNA) Virus Particles as Drug Delivery Agent

Genetically (devoid of RNA) Virus Particles as Drug Delivery Agent




Scientists at John Innes Centre in Norwich, UK managed to create Cowpea mosaic virus particles that are missing their genetic material (devoid of RNA), turning them into drug ferrying containers that may prove useful against cancer and other localized diseases.



Full article
DOI:10.1002/smll.200902135
http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/123314738/abstract?

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