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]

References

  1. ↑ Kristen Ann Stauffer Thompson (2008). Quantitative Effects of Defective Interfering Virus-like Particles on the Growth and Population Behavior of Vesicular Stomatitis Virus. ProQuest. pp. 2–. ISBN 978-0-549-63757-8.
  2. ↑ "Preben von Magnus". denstoredanske.dk.
  3. ↑ Gard, S. (1952). "Studies on the sedimentation of influenza virus". Archiv für die Gesamte Virusforschung. 4 (5): 591–611. doi:10.1007/BF01242026. PMID 14953289.
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