Gammaretrovirus
Synonyms
Gammaretroviruses
Mammalian Type C Retroviruses
Murine Tumor Viruses
Retroviruses Type C, Mammalian
Tumor Viruses, Murine
Type C Retroviruses, Mammalian
Viper retrovirus
Viper retroviruses
A genus of RETROVIRIDAE comprising endogenous sequences in mammals, related RETICULOENDOTHELIOSIS VIRUSES, AVIAN, and a reptilian virus. Many species contain oncogenes and cause leukemias and sarcomas.