Presence of DNA in rubella variant with DNA polymerase activity

Arch Virol. 1979;61(3):251-4. doi: 10.1007/BF01318060.

Abstract

Rubella variant with DNA polymerase which is formed as a result of recombination between rubella virus and a retrovirus of BHK21/WI-2 cells, contains both RNA and DNA in its virion.

MeSH terms

  • DNA, Viral / analysis*
  • DNA-Directed DNA Polymerase / metabolism*
  • Recombination, Genetic*
  • Retroviridae
  • Rubella virus / analysis
  • Rubella virus / enzymology
  • Rubella virus / genetics*
  • Virion / analysis

Substances

  • DNA, Viral
  • DNA-Directed DNA Polymerase