Research Advances in Baculovirus Occlusion-derived Virions / 病毒学报
Chinese Journal of Virology
; (6): 93-100, 2016.
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in Zh
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ABSTRACT
Baculoviruses are a family of arthropod-specific viruses that produce two morphologically distinct types of virions (budded and occlusion-derived) in their lifecycle. Baculoviruses establish infection in the midgut of their host via the oral route: occlusion-derived virions have pivotal roles in these processes. This review summarizes the basic characteristics of baculoviruses, and discusses the composition and classification of baculovirus occlusion-derived virions. The latter focuses mainly on the evolution and role of multiple occlusion-derived virions in the lifecycle of baculoviruses. These achievements should aid understanding the evolution and infection mechanisms of baculoviruses.
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Main subject:
Physiology
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Viral Proteins
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Virion
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Virology
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Baculoviridae
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Genetics
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Insecta
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Metabolism
Limits:
Animals
Language:
Zh
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Virology
Year:
2016
Type:
Article