Research Advances in Baculovirus Occlusion-derived Virions.
- Author:
Shimao ZHU
;
Hui LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Animals;
Baculoviridae;
genetics;
growth & development;
physiology;
Insecta;
virology;
Viral Proteins;
genetics;
metabolism;
Virion;
genetics;
growth & development;
physiology
- From:
Chinese Journal of Virology
2016;32(1):93-100
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Baculoviruses are a family of arthropod-specific viruses that produce two morphologically distinct types of virions (budded and occlusion-derived) in their lifecycle. Baculoviruses establish infection in the midgut of their host via the oral route: occlusion-derived virions have pivotal roles in these processes. This review summarizes the basic characteristics of baculoviruses, and discusses the composition and classification of baculovirus occlusion-derived virions. The latter focuses mainly on the evolution and role of multiple occlusion-derived virions in the lifecycle of baculoviruses. These achievements should aid understanding the evolution and infection mechanisms of baculoviruses.
