Adeno-associated Virus 9 #2
by Ramon Andrade 3dciencia/science Photo Library
Title
Adeno-associated Virus 9 #2
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Ramon Andrade 3dciencia/science Photo Library
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Photograph - Photograph
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Illustration of the capsid of adeno-associated virus 9 (AAV9) particles assemmbling. The capsid is the protein shell that encloses the virus's genetic information, in this case single-stranded DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Adeno-associated viruses (AAVs) are the smallest known viruses to infect humans, with the capsid measuring only 20 nanometres across. They do not cause diseases, and only provoke a mild immune response. Because they incorporate their genetic material into a specific location within the host's genome, they are being trialled as a vector for gene therapy.
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May 9th, 2022
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