Eubacterial minicells and their use as vectors for nucleic...

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Vector – per se

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C424S093100, C514S04400A

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ABSTRACT:
Th invention provides compositions and methods for the production of achromosomal and anucleate cells useful for applications such as diagnositic and therapeutic uses, as well as research tools and agents for drug discovery.

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