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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. microbiology
  3. microorganisms
  4. viruses
  5. helper viruses
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. organisms
  3. microorganisms
  4. viruses
  5. helper viruses

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helper viruses

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  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Viruses which enable defective viruses to replicate or to form a protein coat by complementing the missing gene function of the defective (satellite) virus. Helper and satellite may be of the same or different genus.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2017

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/292495

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