Bacterial Expression Vectors: Tools for Recombinant Protein Production
The Crucial Role in Gene Therapy
Gene therapy, a revolutionary field of medicine that aims to correct genetic defects by introducing new genes into a patient's cells, relies heavily on expression vectors. In this application, expression vectors serve as the delivery vehicle, or "vector," to transport the therapeutic gene into the target cells. The success of a gene therapy treatment is therefore critically dependent on the design and efficiency of the expression vector used. This crucial role is a key driver of the Expression Vectors Market, which is set to grow significantly with the increasing number of gene therapy clinical trials and product approvals.
The most common vectors used in gene therapy are derived from viruses, such as adeno-associated virus (AAV) and lentiviruses. These vectors are engineered to be non-pathogenic and highly efficient at delivering their genetic payload to the target cells. The choice of a specific viral vector depends…