nichtvirale
Nichtvirale is a German adjective meaning non-viral, describing processes, agents, or strategies that do not involve viruses. In scientific contexts, especially in virology, immunology and molecular medicine, terms such as nichtvirale Genübertragung or nichtvirale Impfstoffe refer to approaches that avoid viral vectors or viral infection. Notably, non-viral vaccine platforms include mRNA- or protein-based approaches, often delivered via lipid nanoparticles or similar carriers. Non-viral gene delivery uses physical methods (electroporation, sonoporation), chemical carriers (lipids, polymers, nanoparticles), and does not rely on replication-competent or integration-capable viruses.
Advantages of nichtvirale Methoden include generally lower risk of insertional mutagenesis, reduced anti-vector immunity, and simpler
Context: In vaccine development, nichtvirale Plattformen haben durch mRNA-Impfstoffe an Bedeutung gewonnen. In der Gentherapie wird
Etymologie: Der Begriff verbindet nicht (nicht) mit virale, dem Adjektiv zu Virus abgeleitet. In der Fachsprache
Verwendung: Das Wort wird überwiegend in deutschsprachiger Fachliteratur und in allgemeineren Diskursen verwendet, wenn Virale versus