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Kirsten murine sarcoma virus

Medical Definition: A replication-defective murine sarcoma virus (SARCOMA VIRUSES, MURINE) capable of transforming mouse lymphoid cells and producing erythroid leukemia after superinfection with murine leukemia viruses (LEUKEMIA VIRUS, MURINE). It has also been found to transform cultured human fibroblasts, rat liver epithelial cells, and rat adrenocortical cells.
Guide Notes: infection: coord IM with RETROVIRIDAE INFECTIONS (IM) + TUMOR VIRUS INFECTIONS (IM) + SARCOMA, EXPERIMENTAL (IM)
Previously Indexed: Mouse Sarcoma Viruses (1975-1979),Mouse Tumor Viruses (1966-1974)

Kirsten murine sarcoma virus Medical Definitions and Terms

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