Gammaretrovirus

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Gammaretrovirus Definition

A genus of retroviridae comprising endogenous sequences in mammals, related reticuloendotheliosis viruses of birds, and a reptilian species. Many species contain oncogenes and cause leukemias and sarcomas.

Gammaretrovirus Synonyms

Gammaretrovirus, Retroviruses, Type C, Mammalian, Type C Mammalian Retrovirus

Terms in Gammaretrovirus category

Harvey Murine Sarcoma Virus
Mouse Leukemia Virus