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Baculoviridae

Medical Definition: Family of INSECT VIRUSES containing two subfamilies: Eubaculovirinae (occluded baculoviruses) and Nudibaculovirinae (nonoccluded baculoviruses). The Eubaculovirinae, which contain polyhedron-shaped inclusion bodies, have two genera: NUCLEOPOLYHEDROVIRUS and GRANULOVIRUS. Baculovirus vectors are used for expression of foreign genes in insects.
Guide Notes: coord IM with specific insect /virol
Also Called: Baculovirus,Oryctes Viruses
Previously Indexed: Polyhedrosis Viruses (1973-1990)
Baculoviridae Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Granulovirus - A genus of the family BACULOVIRIDAE, subfamily Eubaculovirinae, characterized by ovicylindrical occlusion bodies. The type species is Cydia pomonella granulovirus.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Nucleopolyhedrovirus - A genus of the family BACULOVIRIDAE, subfamily Eubaculovirinae, characterized by the formation of crystalline, polyhedral occlusion bodies in the host cell nucleus. The type species is Autographa californica nucleopolyhedrovirus.

Baculoviridae Medical Definitions and Terms

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