What are the Challenges and Risks Associated with Viral Vectors?
Despite their potential, viral vectors present several challenges and risks:
Immune Response: The body's immune system may recognize the viral vector as a threat and mount an immune response, reducing the effectiveness of the therapy. Insertional Mutagenesis: There is a risk that the inserted genetic material could integrate into unintended locations in the genome, potentially causing harmful mutations. Production and Scalability: Manufacturing viral vectors in large quantities can be complex and costly.
