Host-derived pathogenicity islands in poxviruses
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Poxviruses are important both as pathogens and as vaccine vectors. Poxvirus genomes (150–350 kb) consist of a single linear dsDNA molecule; the two polynucleotide strands are joined by short hairpin loops. The genomes encode highly c...
| Main Authors: | , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
BMC
2005-04-01
|
| Series: | Virology Journal |
| Online Access: | http://www.virologyj.com/content/2/1/30 |