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helper viruses

Definition:
Viruses which enable defective viruses to replicate or to form a protein coat by complementing the missing gene function of the defective (satellite) virus. Helper and satellite may be of the same or different genus.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/292495
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