| Literature DB >> 19247726 |
Abstract
Baculoviruses are insect-specific viruses. These large DNA viruses encode many genes in addition to those required to replicate and build new virions. These auxiliary genes provide selective advantages to the virus for invading and infecting host insects. Eight of these genes, which help the virus overcome insect defenses against invasion, are discussed. These include genes whose products help the virus traverse physical or physiological barriers and those that overcome host immune defenses.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19247726 DOI: 10.1007/s11626-008-9170-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: In Vitro Cell Dev Biol Anim ISSN: 1071-2690 Impact factor: 2.723