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Genetic association of the antiviral restriction factor TRIM5alpha with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 infection.
Journal of virology - 1 Mar 2006
Speelmon Emily C, Livingston-Rosanoff Devon, Li Shuying Sue, Vu Quyen, Bui John, Geraghty Daniel E, Zhao Lue Ping, McElrath M Juliana
Abstract excerpt
The innate antiviral factor TRIM5alpha restricts the replication of some retroviruses through its interaction with the viral capsid protein, leading to abortive infection. While overexpression of human TRIM5alpha results in modest restriction of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1), this inhibition is insufficient to block productive infection of human cells. We hypothesized that polymorphisms within TRIM5...
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