<virology> Viruses with a single stranded RNA genome (Class VI). On infecting a cell the virus generates a DNA replica by action of its virally coded reverse transcriptase. Oncovirinae are one of three subclasses of retroviruses, the others being Lentivirinae and Spumavirinae. ... See: retroviral vector. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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(ret″ro-vir´ĭ-de) the retroviruses, a large family of RNA viruses that carry reverse transcriptase. Genera that infect humans include Lentivirus and BLV-HTLV retroviruses.
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Viruses with a single-stranded RNA genome (Class VI). On infecting a cell the virus generates a DNA replica by action of its virally coded reverse transcriptase. Oncovirinae are one of three subclasses of retroviruses, the others being Lentivirinae and Spumavirinae. See retroviral vector.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: ret′rō-vir′i-dē Definitions: 1. A family of RNA viruses 80-100 nm in diameter, enveloped, and containing two identical molecules of positive sense, single-stranded RNA, molecular weight 3-6 ׀ 106; genomic RNA serves as a template for the synthesis of a complementary DNA, which may be integrated ...
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