The ins and outs of HIV replication

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The life cycle of HIV-1 involves a series of steps necessary for the successful infection of human target cells. First the RNA genome enters the cytoplasm after the fusion of the viral membrane and that of the target cell. The RNA genome is then converted to DNA form through the process of reverse transcription. The DNA genome is then integrated into the host cell DNA. Next, viral proteins and more copies of the...

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