In vitro synthesis and modification of mRNA by exvectorial isolates of wound tumor virus.
Nontransmissible (exvectorial) isolates of wound tumor virus retain the ability to catalyze in vitro synthesis of RNA. Furthermore, exvectorial virus particles exhibit mRNA-2'-O-methyltransferase activity even after long-term (30-year) passage in a host that lacks this enzyme activity.
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Division of Laboratories and Research, New York State Department of Health, Albany, New York 12201.
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