Proviruses

Duplex DNA sequences in eukaryotic chromosomes, corresponding to the genome of a virus, that are transmitted from one cell generation to the next without causing lysis of the host. Proviruses are often associated with neoplastic cell transformation and are key features of retrovirus biology.

Year introduced: 1988

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Tree Number(s): B04.725

MeSH Unique ID: D011533

Entry Terms:

• Provirus

Previous Indexing:

• Oncogenic Viruses or specific (1971-1976)
• Retroviridae or specific (1977-1987)

See Also:

• Mutagenesis, Insertional
• Virus Integration
• Endogenous Retroviruses
• Prophages

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