Baculoviruses: Sophisticated Pathogens of Insects
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Baculoviruses: Sophisticated Pathogens of Insects
The baculoviruses (family: Baculoviridae) are a group of large DNA viruses that infect insects. These viruses are well known for their utility and versatility as gene expression vectors, biological pesticides, and vectors for transduction of mammalian cells [1–3]. However, baculoviruses are much more than just useful laboratory tools. The rich and fascinating biology associated with these virus...
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عنوان ژورنال: PLoS Pathogens
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1553-7374
DOI: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1003729