OBO ID: GO:0019044
Term Name: maintenance of viral latency Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • latent virus maintenance
  • prophage maintenance
  • provirus maintenance
Definition: The perpetuation of a latent state, generally by repressing the viruses own lytic genes expression and ensuring expression of viral genes which function to keep the viral genome from being detected by the host defense mechanisms.
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Ontology: GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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