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Adenoviruses
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Reference informationCommunity NLM nonenveloped, ds-DNA in single linear molecule, at least 10 polypeptides, assembly of virus particle in nucleus of usually one host, transmission by direct or indirect contact with urine or feces in throat or eye. 
Reference informationOne of a number of genetically-engineered adenoviruses designed to insert a gene of interest into a eukaryotic cell where the gene of interest is subsequently expressed. Unlike most other vectors, adenovirus vectors have the ability to infect post-mitotic cells. Thus, these agents are especially useful for gene transfer into neuronal cells. Check for "http://www.cancer.gov/Search/ClinicalTrialsLink.aspx?id=43029&idtype=1" active clinical trials or "http://www.cancer.gov/Search/ClinicalTrialsLink.aspx?id=43029&idtype=1&closed=1" closed clinical trials using this agent. ("http://nciterms.nci.nih.gov:80/NCIBrowser/ConceptReport.jsp?dictionary=NCI_Thesaurus&code=C1890" NCI Thesaurus) Reference informationA group of viruses that cause respiratory tract and eye infections. Adenoviruses used in gene therapy are altered to carry a specific tumor-fighting gene. Reference informationA group of DNA containing viruses which infect mammals and are capable of causing respiratory disease, including one form of the common cold. Reference informationA family of non-enveloped viruses infecting mammals (MASTADENOVIRUS) and birds (AVIADENOVIRUS) or both (ATADENOVIRUS). Infections may be asymptomatic or result in a variety of diseases. Reference information- Also known as
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Tag Reference informationCommunity NLM Non-enveloped dsDNA virus Reference informationDuplicate concept Reference informationDouble Stranded DNA Virus Reference informationvirus - Pointers to Adenoviruses
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