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A novel fusion gene, TRIM5-Cyclophilin A in the pig-tailed macaque determines its susceptibility to HIV-1 infection
1 Dec 2007
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: In Old World monkeys, the tripartite motif 5alpha (TRIM5alpha) protein confers resistance to HIV-1 infection following virus entry into host cells. However, the pig-tailed macaque (Macaca nemestrina) is an exception and is susceptible to HIV-1 infection. This study dissects the molecular mechanism of the pig-tailed macaque's susceptibility to HIV-1 infection. METHODS: Genomic sequencing and expression...
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