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Viral vector
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A type of virus used in cancer therapy. The virus is changed in the laboratory and cannot cause disease. Viral vectors may produce tumor antigens (proteins found on a tumor cell) to stimulate an antitumor immune response in the body. Viral vectors may also be used to carry genes that can change cancer cells back to normal cells. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A viral gene transduction agent used to transfer genes or genetic materials, such as retroviruses and adenoviruses. (NCI Thesaurus)
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