lentivirus|lentiviruses in English
noun
(Virology) type of virus from the retrovirus family which causes progressive and often fatal diseases affecting many organs in humans and animals (the HIV virus is a lentivirus)
Use "lentivirus|lentiviruses" in a sentence
1. Vigene Biosciences offers research-grade and cGMP production of AAV, lentivirus, retrovirus, adenovirus, and plasmid that complies with FDA and EMA guidelines
2. Adenovirus (AV), adenoassociated virus (AAV), encapsulated adenovirus mini-chromosomes (EAMs), herpes simplex virus (HSV) and lentiviruses are the most frequently used viral vector systems to date.
3. HIV belongs to a specific subgroup of retroviruses known as lentiviruses because it can be latent for a lengthy period before serious symptoms of disease become manifest.