NCIt definition : An attenuated, replication-competent, oncolytic strain of Newcastle disease virus.
PV701 selectively lyses tumor cells. The selectivity of this agent is related to defects
in the interferon-mediated antiviral response found in tumor cells. (NCI04);
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A virus that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to
the family of viruses that cause Newcastle disease in birds.;