Term Name: | transformation of host cell by virus |
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Synonyms: | host cell immortalization, host cell transformation, immortalization of host cell, immortalization of host cell by virus, transformation of host cell, viral immortalization, viral transformation, viral transformation of host cell |
Definition: | A virus-induced cellular transformation resulting in immortalized cells, or cells capable of indefinite replication. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0019087] QuickGO AmiGO |