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RETROVIRUS: A type of virus that, when not infecting a cell, stores its genetic information on a single-stranded RNA molecule instead of the more usual double-stranded DNA. HIV is an example of a retrovirus.
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retrovirus
A virus that produces DNA from RNA (the opposite of the normal order). A group of viruses that includes HIV.
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retrovirus
A type of virus that has RNA instead of DNA as its genetic material. It uses an enzyme called reverse transcriptase to become part of the host cells’ DNA. This allows many copies of the virus to be made in the host cells.
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Retrovirus
A virus that contains a unique enzyme called reverse transcriptase that allows it to replicate within new host cells.
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endogen; endogenesis; endogenetic; endogenic; endogenic toxicosis; endogenote; endogenous; endogenous creatinine clearance; endogenous cycle; endogenous depression; endogenous fibres; endogenous infection; endogenous pyrogen; endogenous retrovirus; ...
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or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, fatal disease caused by a rapidly mutating retrovirus that attacks the immune system and leaves the victim vulnerable to infections, malignancies, and neurological disorders.
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Many gene therapy clinical trials rely on retroviruses to deliver the desired gene. Other viruses used as vectors include adenoviruses, adeno-associated viruses, lentiviruses, poxviruses, and herpes viruses.
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No matter what name is applied, it is a retrovirus. (A retrovirus has an RNA genome and a reverse transcriptase enzyme.
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HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV) - A type of retrovirus (human immunodeficiency virus) that is responsible for the fatal illness acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
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Some vectors, like retroviruses, can also enter cells functioning properly and interfere with the natural biological processes, possibly leading to other diseases.
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Answer: The name HTLV-1 refers to a specific type of viral infection produced by the "Human T-cell Lymphocyte Virus type 1." HTLV - classifed as a "retrovirus" - is in the same biological category as the HIV virus.
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infliximab, Remicade - Depicts the medication infliximab (Remicade), a drug used for treating moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. Source:MedicineNet
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They can take hold in many parts of the body, but under ordinary circumstances are eventually eradicated--or at least held in check--by the immune system. HIV is scientifically termed a retrovirus.
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small bile ducts and why the disease has some anomalies that distinguish it from other autoimmune disorders. But no commonplace infections have been linked to primary biliary cirrhosis, and scientists are now focusing their attention on retroviruses, ...
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