Baculoviridae (also known as Baculovirus, Baculoviruses): Family of INSECT VIRUSES which contain polyhedron-shaped or ovocylindrical occlusion bodies. The genera include ALPHABACULOVIRUS; GAMMABACULOVIRUS; and DELTABACULOVIRUS (commonly known as NUCLEOPOLYHEDROVIRUSES) and BETABACULOVIRUS (commonly known as GRANULOVIRU

NIH MeSH · D016367Organisms

Baculoviridae

Also known asBaculovirus · Baculoviruses

Definition

Family of INSECT VIRUSES which contain polyhedron-shaped or ovocylindrical occlusion bodies. The genera include ALPHABACULOVIRUS; GAMMABACULOVIRUS; and DELTABACULOVIRUS (commonly known as NUCLEOPOLYHEDROVIRUSES) and BETABACULOVIRUS (commonly known as GRANULOVIRUSES). Baculovirus vectors are used for expression of foreign genes in insects and as BIOPESTICIDES for controlling insect populations.

MeSH classification

  • B04.280.065
  • B04.525.100

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Common questions about Baculoviridae

What does Baculoviridae mean in medicine?
Family of INSECT VIRUSES which contain polyhedron-shaped or ovocylindrical occlusion bodies. The genera include ALPHABACULOVIRUS; GAMMABACULOVIRUS; and DELTABACULOVIRUS (commonly known as NUCLEOPOLYHEDROVIRUSES) and BETABACULOVIRUS (commonly known as GRANULOVIRUSES). Baculovirus vectors are used for expression of foreign genes in insects and as BIOPESTICIDES for controlling insect populations. 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 Baculoviridae known by any other names?
Yes. Baculoviridae is also referred to as Baculovirus, Baculoviruses 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 Baculoviridae sit in the medical classification?
Baculoviridae falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B04.280.065, B04.525.100). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of Baculoviridae?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D016367) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗