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. 1979 Jan;29(1):417–420. doi: 10.1128/jvi.29.1.417-420.1979

Effects of 17beta-estradiol on the replication of rubella virus in an estrogen-responsive, continuous cell line.

J T Roehrig, T A Brawner, H G Riggs Jr
PMCID: PMC353148  PMID: 430601

Abstract

A 70% reduction in the number of infectious rubella virions normally produced in MCF-7 cells occurred when the cells were stimulated with 17beta-estradiol. Analysis of virus-induced RNA indicated a delay in the conversion of replicative intermediate to virion RNA.

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