Organisms

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.

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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.

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  • Provirus

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13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure.

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coord IM with specific virus (IM)

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88

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

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  1. B04w.725w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Proviruses. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D011533. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D011533
  2. Proviruses. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Provirus
  3. Proviruses. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q422467