Tiny Plant Virus May Be Useful As Drug Deliver Agent
Tuesday, May 5, 2009 - 20:35
in Biology & Nature
We typically view viruses as scourges. But scientists are hoping to enlist the help of one particular virus to treat disease. Their discovery that the tiny plant virus, cowpea mosaic virus, attaches itself to a specific protein on mammalian cells brings them closer to achieving this mission. Researchers are moving a step closer to using these virus particles as drug 'delivery' agents.