Von Magnus phenomenon

The von Magnus phenomenon describes the generation of defective interfering particles (DIPs) by viruses.[1] It was first observed by Preben von Magnus in influenza viruses,[2] after the serial passage of undiluted allantoic fluid in eggs.[3]

References

  1. {{cite book Suresh=Kristen Ann Stauffer Thompson |title=Quantitative Effects of Defective Interfering Virus-like Particles on the Growth and Population Behavior of Vesicular Stomatitis Virus |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=iq4gdRxpXLEC&pg=PA2 |year=2008 |publisher=ProQuest |isbn=978-0-549-63757-8 |pages=2–}}
  2. "Preben von Magnus". denstoredanske.dk.
  3. "Studies on the sedimentation of influenza virus". springer.com.
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