Research Article

DNA sequences in influenza virions -- Kantorovich-Prokudina et al. 41 (2): 405 -- Journal of General Virology

Journal of General Virology 41(2):405

Abstract

During the propagation of A (H3N2) influenza virus in chick embryos, incorporation of 3H-thymidine into virions takes place, whereas no such incorporation occurs with Newcastle disease virus. Incorporation of 3H- thymidine is a result of DNA synthesis. This virion-associated DNA is present in cores obtained after treatment of virions with bromelain.