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.

Annotation

when used as a vehicle in drug ther, index specific drug /admin (IM) + VIROSOMES (NIM without qualif)

když jsou užity jako vehikulum ve farmakoterapii, užij deskriptor konkrétního léčiva a podheslo /aplikace a dávkování (IM) + VIRŮM PODOBNÉ ČÁSTICE (NIM bez podhesla)

DUI

D022701 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0358923

Previous indexing

Liposomes (1975-2000)

History note

2001

Public note

2001