We've got 5 shorthands »

Acronyms that contain the term vaccinia virus  Page #4

What does vaccinia virus mean? This page is about the various possible meanings of the acronym, abbreviation, shorthand or slang term: vaccinia virus.

Filter by: Sort by:PopularityAlphabeticallyCategory
TermDefinitionRating

What does vaccinia virus mean?

Vaccinia virus
Vaccinia virus is a large, complex, enveloped virus belonging to the poxvirus family. It has a linear, double-stranded DNA genome approximately 190 kbp in length, and which encodes approximately 250 genes. The dimensions of the virion are roughly 360 × 270 × 250 nm, with a mass of approximately 5-10 fg. Vaccinia virus is well known for its role as a vaccine that eradicated the smallpox disease, making it the first human disease to be successfully eradicated by science. This endeavour was carried out by the World Health Organization under the Smallpox Eradication Program. Post eradication of smallpox, scientists study Vaccinia virus to use as a tool for delivering genes into biological tissues. In the early 21st century, due to concerns about smallpox being used as an agent for bioterrorism, there was renewed interest in studying the Vaccinia virus.

see more »

Discuss these vaccinia virus abbreviations with the community:

0 Comments

    Know what is vaccinia virus? Got another good explanation for vaccinia virus? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Still can't find the acronym definition you were looking for? Use our Power Search technology to look for more unique definitions from across the web!

    Citation

    Use the citation options below to add these abbreviations to your bibliography.

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "vaccinia virus." Abbreviations.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 28 Mar. 2024. <https://www.abbreviations.com/vaccinia%20virus>.

    Browse Abbreviations.com

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Quiz

    The ultimate acronym test

    »
    USSR
    A Union of Soviet Socialist Russians
    B University of Socialist Students Republics
    C Union of Soviet Standards Republics
    D Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

    Embed

    Share an image of vaccinia virus

    »