Adenovirus E3 Proteins Definition

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Adenovirus E3 Proteins: Proteins transcribed from the E3 region of adenovirus but not essential for viral replication. The E3 19K protein mediates adenovirus persistence by reducing the expression of class I major histocompatibility complex antigens on the surface of infected cells.

Synonym: adenovirus type 2 e3 19k protein, adenovirus e3 19k protein, e3 protein.