[Research Advances in Baculovirus Occlusion-derived Virions].
Baculoviruses are a family of arthropod-specific viruses that produce two morphologically distinct types of virions (budded and occlusion-derived) in their lifecycle. Baculoviruses establish infection in the midgut of their host via the oral route: occlusion-derived virions have pivotal roles in these processes. This review summarizes the basic characteristics of baculoviruses, and discusses the composition and classification of baculovirus occlusion-derived virions. The latter focuses mainly on the evolution and role of multiple occlusion-derived virions in the lifecycle of baculoviruses. These achievements should aid understanding the evolution and infection mechanisms of baculoviruses.
Shimao
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Zhu
Hui
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Li
D000818:Animals; D016367:Baculoviridae / Q000235:genetics / Q000254:growth & development / Q000502:physiology*; D007313:Insecta / Q000821:virology; D014764:Viral Proteins / Q000235:genetics / Q000378:metabolism; D014771:Virion / Q000235:genetics / Q000254:growth & development / Q000502:physiology*
D014764:Viral Proteins