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Phylogenetic analysis of feline immunodeficiency virus in Central Europe: a prerequisite for vaccination and molecular diagnostics
11 Apr 2003
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Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is a worldwide-occurring lentivirus that severely impairs the immune function of infected domestic cats. Due to structural and biological similarities, FIV represents a promising model for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and AIDS. A major obstacle in developing vaccines against lentiviruses is their high mutation rate. Furthermore, mutations in target sequences provide a...
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