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GO: Biological Process

viral genome integration into host DNA

Term ID
GO:0044826
Synonyms
  • viral genome integration
Definition
The insertion into a host genome of viral DNA, usually by the action of an integrase enzyme. Once integrated, the provirus persists in the host cell and serves as a template for the transcription of viral genes and replication of the viral genome, leading to the production of new viruses. 19091057
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Phenotype
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