Virophages—Known and Unknown Facts
The paper presents virophages, which, like their host, giant viruses, are “new” infectious agents whose role in nature, including mammalian health, is important. Virophages, along with their protozoan and algal hosts, are found in fresh inland waters and oceanic and marine waters, including thermal...
Main Authors: | Beata Tokarz-Deptuła, Sara Chrzanowska, Natalia Gurgacz, Michał Stosik, Wiesław Deptuła |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-06-01
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Series: | Viruses |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/15/6/1321 |
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