Organisms

Endogenous Retroviruses

Retroviruses that have integrated into the germline (PROVIRUSES) that have lost infectious capability but retained the capability to transpose.

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Abstract

Retroviruses that have integrated into the germline (PROVIRUSES) that have lost infectious capability but retained the capability to transpose.

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Synonyms

13 entry terms
  • ERV
  • ERVs
  • Endogenous Retrovirus
  • Retroviruses, Endogenous
  • Retrovirus, Endogenous
  • HERV
  • HERVs
  • Human Endogenous Retrovirus
  • Human Endogenous Retroviruses
  • Endogenous Retrovirus, Human
  • Endogenous Retroviruses, Human
  • Retrovirus, Human Endogenous
  • Retroviruses, Human Endogenous

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13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure.

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History Note

1999

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Previous Indexing

  • Retroelements (1995-1998)

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  2. B04w.820w.650w.250w
  3. G02.111.570.080w.708w.330w.800w.175w
  4. G05.360w.080w.708w.330w.800w.175w
  5. G05.360w.340w.024.425w.800w.175w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Endogenous Retroviruses. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D020077. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D020077
  2. Endogenous Retroviruses. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endogenous_retrovirus
  3. Endogenous Retroviruses. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1340715