Abelson murine leukemia virus (also known as Abelson Leukemia Virus, Leukemia Virus, Abelson): A replication-defective strain of Murine leukemia virus (LEUKEMIA VIRUS, MURINE) capable of transforming lymphoid cells and producing a rapidly progressing lymphoid leukemia after superinfection with FRIEND MURINE LEUKEMIA VI

NIH MeSH · D000011Organisms

Abelson murine leukemia virus

Also known asAbelson Leukemia Virus · Leukemia Virus, Abelson · Virus, Abelson Leukemia

Definition

A replication-defective strain of Murine leukemia virus (LEUKEMIA VIRUS, MURINE) capable of transforming lymphoid cells and producing a rapidly progressing lymphoid leukemia after superinfection with FRIEND MURINE LEUKEMIA VIRUS; MOLONEY MURINE LEUKEMIA VIRUS; or RAUSCHER VIRUS.

MeSH classification

  • B04.613.807.375.525.020
  • B04.820.650.375.525.020

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Common questions about Abelson murine leukemia virus

What does Abelson murine leukemia virus mean in medicine?
A replication-defective strain of Murine leukemia virus (LEUKEMIA VIRUS, MURINE) capable of transforming lymphoid cells and producing a rapidly progressing lymphoid leukemia after superinfection with FRIEND MURINE LEUKEMIA VIRUS; MOLONEY MURINE LEUKEMIA VIRUS; or RAUSCHER VIRUS. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Abelson murine leukemia virus known by any other names?
Yes. Abelson murine leukemia virus is also referred to as Abelson Leukemia Virus, Leukemia Virus, Abelson, Virus, Abelson Leukemia in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Abelson murine leukemia virus sit in the medical classification?
Abelson murine leukemia virus falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B04.613.807.375.525.020, B04.820.650.375.525.020). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000011) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗