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Viruses > RNA Viruses > Retroviridae > Gammaretrovirus
Viruses > Oncogenic Viruses > Retroviridae > Gammaretrovirus

Preferred term

Gammaretrovirus  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A genus of RETROVIRIDAE comprising endogenous sequences in mammals, related RETICULOENDOTHELIOSIS VIRUSES, AVIAN, and a reptilian virus. Many species contain oncogenes and cause leukemias and sarcomas. A species of GAMMARETROVIRUS isolated from vipers.

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • Mammalian Type C Retroviruses
  • Retroviruses Type C, Mammalian
  • txid153135
  • Type C Retroviruses, Mammalian

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-LRSCJXJG-Q

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