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A Strain of Adenovirus, Called ONYX-015, That Does Not Express

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A strain of adenovirus, called ONYX-015, that does not express the E1B 55K protein, is being studied as a treatment for cancer.Why does the lack of E1B 55K allows this virus to spread and kill cancer cells but not normal cells?


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