Baculoviridae
| 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. |
| Notes: |
coord IM with specific insect /virol |
| Also Called: |
Baculovirus,Oryctes Viruses |
| Previously Indexed: |
Polyhedrosis Viruses (1973-1990) |
Baculoviridae Categories.
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Granulovirus - A genus of the family BACULOVIRIDAE, subfamily Eubaculovirinae, characterized by ovicylindrical occlusion bodies. The type species is Cydia pomonella granulovirus. |
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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 Definitions and Terms
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