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Trans-activation of the JC virus late promoter by the tat protein of type 1 human immunodeficiency virus in glial cells.
1 May 1990
Abstract excerpt
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a demyelinating disease of the central nervous system caused by the JC virus (JCV), a human papovavirus. PML is a relatively rare disease seen predominantly in immunocompromised individuals and is a frequent complication observed in AIDS patients. The significantly higher incidence of PML in AIDS patients than in other immunosuppressive disorders has suggested...
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