• Previously a genus of the family RETROVIRIDAE consisting of oncogenic exogenous retroviruses that contain type D particles. (bvsalud.org)
  • A genus of the family RETROVIRIDAE consisting of non-oncogenic retroviruses that produce multi-organ diseases characterized by long incubation periods and persistent infection. (wakehealth.edu)
  • It has also been described as a GPI-anchored cell surface protein which does not display hyaluronidase activity but does serve as a receptor for the oncogenic virus Jaagsiekte sheep retrovirus. (wikipedia.org)
  • 11. Role of virus receptor Hyal2 in oncogenic transformation of rodent fibroblasts by sheep betaretrovirus env proteins. (nih.gov)