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Partially active HIV-1 Vif alleles facilitate viral escape from specific antiretrovirals.
AIDS (London, England) - 24 Sept 2010
Fourati Slim, Malet Isabelle, Binka Mawuena, Boukobza Stephanie, Wirden Marc, Sayon Sophie, Simon Anne, Katlama Christine, Simon Viviana, Calvez Vincent, Marcelin Anne-Geneviève
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BACKGROUND: The HIV-1 Vif protein counteracts the antiviral activity of the cytidine deaminases APOBEC3G and APOBEC3F. Natural variation in Vif may result in reduced efficacy against APOBEC3 proteins and in increased HIV-1 diversity. We speculated that this mechanism could facilitate viral escape...
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