Viral Vectors
Viruses are highly efficient vehicles for delivering genes into cells and can be used to efficiently generate stable cell lines, uniformly transduce primary cell cultures for biochemical studies, and transduce tissues in vitro or in vivo. Using viruses in vivo also complements and expands the generation and uses of transgenic animals and technology.
The staff within the Neuroscience Viral Vector Core Facility provides experts consultation for the safe and effective use of viral vector technologies, and we offer custom design and production services. Viral vectors are currently available for use in the areas of neuronal degeneration, metabolic processes, vesicle/ endosomal sorting and gene regulation.