Preferred Label : virosomes;
MeSH definition : 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.;
MeSH synonym : virosome;
MeSH annotation : when used as a vehicle in drug ther, index specific drug /admin (IM) VIROSOMES (NIM
without qualif);
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virosome;
Origin ID : D022701;
UMLS CUI : C0887910;
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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.