Von Magnus phenomenon explained
The von Magnus phenomenon describes the generation of defective interfering particles (DIPs) by viruses.[1] It was first observed by Preben von Magnus in influenza viruses,[2] after the serial passage of undiluted allantoic fluid in eggs.[3]
See also
Notes and References
- Book: Kristen Ann Stauffer Thompson
. Quantitative Effects of Defective Interfering Virus-like Particles on the Growth and Population Behavior of Vesicular Stomatitis Virus. 2008. 978-0-549-63757-8. 2–.
- Web site: Preben von Magnus. denstoredanske.dk.
- Studies on the sedimentation of influenza virus . 10.1007/BF01242026 . 4. 5. Archiv für die Gesamte Virusforschung. 591–611 . Gard . S.. 1952 . 14953289. 21838623 .