Identification of flavivirus-like genomes in the GB hepatitis agent

Specific nucleotide sequences present in the infectious plasma from a tamarin infected with the GB hepatitis agent were cloned and studied. Results suggest that the GB agent contains two unique flavivirus-like genomes.

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Published in:Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - PNAS 1995-04, Vol.92 (8), p.3401
Main Authors: Simons, John N, Pilot-Matias, Tami J, Leary, Thomas P, Dawson, George J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Genes
Hepatitis
Monkeys & apes
Ribonucleic acid
RNA
Viruses
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Summary:Specific nucleotide sequences present in the infectious plasma from a tamarin infected with the GB hepatitis agent were cloned and studied. Results suggest that the GB agent contains two unique flavivirus-like genomes.
ISSN:0027-8424
1091-6490