GENERATION OF MULTIPARENT CELL HYBRIDS

摘要

The present invention relates to a cell line, wherein the cells of said line express a fusogenic glycoprotein and are insensible for said fusogenic glycoprotein such that said cell line is suitable as a fusogenic agent. The present invention further relates to a cell line wherein said fusogenic glycoprotein is of viral origin chosen from the group consisting of orthomyxoviruses, rhabdoviruses, retroviruses, paramyxoviruses, and poxviruses. The present invention further relates to the use of the fusogenic cell line as a carrier for added genes that may be of a therapeutic value.