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C-Terminal truncations of syncytin-1 (ERVWE1 envelope) that increase its fusogenicity.
Biological chemistry - 1 Aug 2006
Drewlo Sascha, Leyting Simone, Kokozidou Maria, Mallet François, Pötgens Andy J G
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Syncytin-1, the envelope protein of ERVWE1, an endogenous retrovirus of the HERV-W family, plays an important role in regulating fusion of the placental trophoblast. At least one of its receptors is expressed on a variety of human cell types. Its ability to fuse cells makes it an attractive candi...
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