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New insights in HTLV-I phylogeny by sequencing and analyzing the entire envelope gene.
AIDS research and human retroviruses - 1 Jan 2005
Capdepont Sophie, Londos-Gagliardi Danielle, Joubert Michel, Correze Philippe, Lafon Marie Edith, Guillemain Bernard, Fleury Hervé J
Abstract excerpt
The HTLV-I envelope plays a major role in the process of target cell infection. It is implied in the recognition of the viral receptor(s), penetration of the viral genetic material, and induction of host immunity to the virus. It is thus important to study the genetic variability of the viral env gene as well as its variation in terms of evolution. In a new approach to these features, we sequenced the entire env...
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