PROPHAGE EXCISION
\pɹˈɒfɪd͡ʒ ɛksˈɪʒən], \pɹˈɒfɪdʒ ɛksˈɪʒən], \p_ɹ_ˈɒ_f_ɪ_dʒ ɛ_k_s_ˈɪ_ʒ_ə_n]\
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The mechanism by which latent viruses, such as genetically transmitted tumor viruses or prophages of lysogenic bacteria, are induced to replicate and are released as infectious viruses. It may be effected by various endogenous and exogenous stimuli, including B-cell lipopolysaccharides, glucocorticoid hormones, halogenated pyrimidines, ionizing radiation, ultraviolet light, and superinfecting viruses.
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Collagen Induced Arthritis
- ARTHRITIS that is induced in experimental animals. Immunological and infectious agents can be used to develop models. These methods include injections of stimulators the immune response, such as an adjuvant (ADJUVANTS, IMMUNOLOGIC) or COLLAGEN.