Composition and methods for transfecting eukaryotic cells

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Treatment of micro-organisms or enzymes with electrical or... – Modification of viruses

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The present invention provides compositions and methods for transfecting eukaryotic cells which comprises a nucleic acid, a cationic lipid capable of forming a complex with said nucleic acid, and a viral agent which is an active or inactive enveloped virus or a component of an enveloped virus.

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