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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Viral and Biomaterial Vectors for Gene Delivery.
| Vector Type | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| Viral | High transduction efficiency | Immunogenicity |
| Limited packaging capacity | ||
| Expensive to manufacture | ||
| Difficult to fabricate | ||
| Low production yields | ||
| Single administration | ||
| Biomaterial | Low production cost | Cytotoxicity |
| Ease of production | Low transfection efficiency | |
| High production yields | ||
| High tunability | ||
| Repeat administration capability |
