polyoma virus (Meaning)

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polyoma virus (n)

a virus the can initiate various kinds of tumors in mice

No Synonyms and anytonyms found

The polyoma virus is a group of small DNA viruses that infect animals, including humans.
Polyoma viruses are typically non-enveloped, icosahedral viruses with a diameter of approximately 45 nanometers.
The polyoma virus genome is circular, double-stranded DNA, typically ranging in size from 4.5 to 5.5 kilobase pairs.
Polyoma viruses have a wide host range and can infect a variety of animals, including rodents, rabbits, primates, and birds.
In humans, polyoma viruses can cause a variety of diseases, including BK virus-associated nephropathy and JC virus-associated progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy.
The polyoma virus is transmitted through contact with infected bodily fluids, such as urine or respiratory secretions.
Diagnosis of a polyoma virus infection is typically based on clinical presentation and laboratory testing, such as PCR or serology.
Treatment for a polyoma virus infection is supportive and may include antiviral medications in some cases.
The polyoma virus has been extensively studied as a model system for understanding DNA replication and transcription.
Recent research has focused on the potential role of polyoma viruses in cancer development, particularly in Merkel cell carcinoma.

a virus the can initiate various kinds of tumors in mice

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The polyoma virus is a group of small DNA viruses that infect animals, including humans.

Polyoma viruses are typically non-enveloped, icosahedral viruses with a diameter of approximately 45 nanometers.

The polyoma virus genome is circular, double-stranded DNA, typically ranging in size from 4.5 to 5.5 kilobase pairs.

Polyoma viruses have a wide host range and can infect a variety of animals, including rodents, rabbits, primates, and birds.