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GO: Biological Process

early viral transcription

Term ID
GO:0019085
Synonyms
  • immediate early viral mRNA transcription
Definition
The first phase of viral transcription that occurs after entry of the virus into the host cell, but prior to viral genome replication. It involves the transcription of genes for non-structural proteins, and for lytic viruses, the early gene products are involved in establishing control over the host cell.
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