Transformation of DNA Viruses

• Transforming DNA viruses form stable associations with the host cell genome. The integrated virus is unable to complete its replicative cycle because the viral genes essential for completion of replication are interrupted during integration of viral DNA.

• Those viral genes that are transcribed early (early genes) in the viral life cycle are important for transformation. They are expressed in transformed cells.

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