title: Replication-competent retroviral vectors for expressing genes in avian cells in vitro and in vivo.
abstract: Replication-competent retroviral vectors based on Rous sarcoma virus (RSV) are becoming increasingly popular for expressing genes in both primary cell cultures and embryonic chick tissues in ovo. In this article, we review the features of RSV and its life cycle that make it suitable for use as a vector. We describe the design and use of the RCAS and RCAS (BP) series of vectors, which are currently the most widely used RSV-based vectors, illustrating both their strengths and weakness. Finally, we outline laboratory protocols suitable for the banding of these retroviral vectors.
authors.affiliation: Department of Developmental Neurobiology, UMDS, Guy's Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Bell
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Brickell
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001358:Avian Sarcoma Viruses / Q000235:genetics* / Q000502:physiology; D002460:Cell Line; D015870:Gene Expression; D005814:Genes, Viral; D005822:Genetic Vectors; D006801:Humans; D014779:Virus Replication