provirus

Noun

Meaning

cDNA copy of the RNA genome of a retrovirus; the genetic material of a virus as incorporated into and able to replicate with the genome of a host cell

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

bacteriophage episome autonomous replicating sequence conjugative plasmid endogenous retrovirus circular dna molecule viral quiescent state integrated virus viral reactivation latent virus viral replication viral reservoir retroviral dna viral genome viral chronic infection

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Hypernyms

cdna complementary DNA

Examples

A latent infection may become productive in response to changes in the host's environmental conditions or health; the provirus may be activated and begin transcription of its viral genome. Source: Internet

A provirus does not directly make new DNA copies of itself while integrated into a host genome in this way. Source: Internet

Endogenous retroviruses are always in the state of a provirus. Source: Internet

Some provirus remains latent in the cell for a long period of time before it is activated by the change in cell environment. Source: Internet

The promoter of the provirus DNA can also cause over expression of regulatory genes. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

provirion provirome provirophage Provis provision provision line