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C-Type RNA Tumour Virus Genome Expression in Wild House Mice

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The presence of the indigenous latent C-type RNA tumour virus genome can be demonstrated in wild house mice by detection of gs antigen and C-type particles. There seems to be strong suppression of the activity of this viral genome in this feral species.

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GARDNER, M., OFFICER, J., RONGEY, R. et al. C-Type RNA Tumour Virus Genome Expression in Wild House Mice. Nature 232, 617–620 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1038/232617a0

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