Abelson murine leukemia virus


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(ā'bĕl-sŏn), a retrovirus belonging to the Type C retrovirus group subfamily (family Retroviridae) that is associated with leukemia and induces in vitro transformation of certain mouse cells.

Abelson,

Herbert T., U.S. pediatrician, 1941–. Abelson murine leukemia virus - a retrovirus belonging to the type C retrovirus group subfamily (family Oncovirinae), which is associated with leukemia.