A dual role for adeno-associated virus in human health

Abstract Adeno-associated virus (AAV) differs from most other viruses, as it requires the simultaneous presence of a helper virus for an active infection. Up to 80% of the human population is seropositive for AAV antibodies. AAV has been known to be a non-pathogenic virus and an inhibitor of carcino...

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Main Author: Natalia M Araujo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:Virology Journal
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12985-023-02196-8