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Functional conservation of HIV-1 Gag: implications for rational drug design.
Retrovirology - 31 Oct 2013
Li Guangdi, Verheyen Jens, Rhee Soo-Yon, Voet Arnout, Vandamme Anne-Mieke, Theys Kristof
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: HIV-1 replication can be successfully blocked by targeting gag gene products, offering a promising strategy for new drug classes that complement current HIV-1 treatment options. However, naturally occurring polymorphisms at drug binding sites can severely compromise HIV-1 susceptibility to gag inhibitors in clinical and experimental studies. Therefore, a comprehensive understanding of gag natural...
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