Defective Viruses
Synonyms
Defective Hybrid
Defective Hybrids
Defective Interfering Particle
Defective Interfering Particles
Defective Interfering Virus
Defective Interfering Viruses
Defective Virus
Hybrid, Defective
Hybrids, Defective
Incomplete Virus
Incomplete Viruses
Interfering Particle, Defective
Interfering Particles, Defective
Interfering Virus, Defective
Interfering Viruses, Defective
Particle, Defective Interfering
Particles, Defective Interfering
Virus, Defective
Virus, Defective Interfering
Virus, Incomplete
Viruses, Defective
Viruses, Defective Interfering
Viruses, Incomplete
Viruses which lack a complete genome so that they cannot completely replicate or cannot form a protein coat. Some are host-dependent defectives, meaning they can replicate only in cell systems which provide the particular genetic function which they lack. Others, called SATELLITE VIRUSES, are able to replicate only when their genetic defect is complemented by a helper virus.