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Review

Papovaviruses

Janet S. Butel
Samuel Baron  1
, editors.
In: Medical Microbiology. 4th edition. Galveston (TX): University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston; 1996. Chapter 66.
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Papovaviruses

Janet S. Butel.
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The term “papovavirus” was derived from the first two letters of the names of three members of this group: pa pillomavirus, mouse po lyoma virus, and simian va cuolating virus (SV40). Members of this group can induce tumors in susceptible hosts and transform the morphologic characteristics of cells in culture.

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