The von Magnus phenomenon describes the generation of defective interfering particles (DIPs) by viruses. It was first observed by Preben von Magnus in influenza viruses, after the serial passage of undiluted allantoic fluid in eggs.
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References
- Kristen Ann Stauffer Thompson (2008). Quantitative Effects of Defective Interfering Virus-like Particles on the Growth and Population Behavior of Vesicular Stomatitis Virus. pp. 2β. ISBN 978-0-549-63757-8.
- "Preben von Magnus". denstoredanske.dk.
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