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Host-Derived Cellular Factors

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Definition: A broad category of endogenous cellular factors that are used by VIRUSES for essential functions such as VIRUS REPLICATION. Many host-derived factors play normal cellular roles in non-infected cells.  coordinate with specific factor; do not confuse with INTEGRATION HOST FACTORS   
Examples Integration Host Factors 		Other names Host Derived Cellular Factors; Factors, Host-Derived Cellular; Cellular Factors, Host-Derived

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