MeSH definition : Proteins transcribed from the E3 region of ADENOVIRUSES 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.;
Proteins transcribed from the E3 region of ADENOVIRUSES 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.