Term Name: | viral genome integration into host DNA |
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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. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0044826] QuickGO AmiGO |