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Molecular Biology of the Prototype Arenavirus, Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus

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The Arenaviridae

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Abstract

Structural analysis of a well-characterized virus such as lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) is of particular importance in interpret-ing complex biological phenomena. Complete determination of the nu-cleotide sequence of LCMV establishes the structural features and cod-ing capacity of the virus genome. It enables further studies on the gene expression and replication mechanisms of arenaviruses, with potential significance for our understanding of viral persistence and pathogenesis.

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Salvato, M.S. (1993). Molecular Biology of the Prototype Arenavirus, Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus. In: Salvato, M.S. (eds) The Arenaviridae. The Viruses. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-3028-2_8

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