Defective Viruses
Viruses which lack a complete genome so that they cannot completely replicate or cannot form a protein coat. Some are host-dependent defectives, meaning they can replicate only in cell systems which provide the particular genetic function which they lack. Others, called SATELLITE VIRUSES, are able to replicate only when their genetic defect is complemented by a helper virus.
Year introduced: 1975
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Tree Number(s): B04.265
MeSH Unique ID: D003673
Entry Terms:
- Defective Virus
- Virus, Defective
- Viruses, Defective
- Incomplete Viruses
- Incomplete Virus
- Viruses, Incomplete
- Virus, Incomplete
- Defective Hybrids
- Defective Hybrid
- Hybrid, Defective
- Hybrids, Defective
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