The leader (L) coding region of the Theiler murine encephalomyelitis virus is dispensable in some cells but critical in others, suggesting a role in host cell-restricted infection and potential use as a viral vector.
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Cell-specific L region requirements in TMEV suggest attenuated vector candidates; leaves open in vivo tropism and therapeutic utility.
Kong et al. (1994) studied this question.
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