Lentivirus 101: Simple Gene Delivery

Lentiviruses are powerful tools in molecular biology. Download this eBook to learn about the basics of lentivirus preparation and production, working with lentiviruses, and counting and storing lentiviruses.


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Lentiviruses are single-stranded RNA viruses and the second major subgroup of the retroviruses. Lentiviruses are powerful tools in molecular biology. They have long incubation periods and are capable of delivering relatively large loads of genetic information into the DNA of a broad range of cells without activating the immune system. Lentiviruses can also transduce both dividing and non-dividing cells, giving them wide application potential.

Download this eBook from The Scientist and OriGene to find out more about:
The basics of lentivirus preparation and production
Working with lentiviruses
Counting lentiviruses
Storing lentiviruses

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