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Orthoretroviral-like prototype foamy virus gag-pol expression is compatible with viral replication
15 Aug 2011
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Foamy viruses (FVs) unlike orthoretroviruses express Pol as a separate precursor protein and not as a Gag-Pol fusion protein. A unique packaging strategy, involving recognition of briding viral RNA by both Pol precursor and Gag as well as potential Gag-Pol protein interactions, ensures Pol particle encapsidation. RESULTS: Several Prototype FV (PFV) Gag-Pol fusion protein constructs were generated to...
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