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Detection of HIV-1 matrix protein p17 quasispecies variants in plasma of chronic HIV-1-infected patients by ultra-deep pyrosequencing.
Journal of acquired immune deficiency syndromes (1999) - 1 Jul 2014
Giombini Emanuela, Dolcetti Riccardo, Caccuri Francesca, Selleri Marina, Rozera Gabriella, Abbate Isabella, Bartolini Barbara, Martorelli Debora, Faè Damiana Antonia, Fiorentini Simona, Giagulli Cinzia, Capobianchi Maria R, Caruso Arnaldo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The HIV-1 matrix protein p17 (p17MA) is a pleiotropic protein that plays a key role in the HIV-1 life cycle. It has been long believed to have a highly conserved primary amino acid sequence and a well-preserved structural integrity to avoid severe fitness consequences. However, recent data revealed that the carboxy (COOH)-terminus of p17MA possesses high levels of predicted intrinsic disorder, which...
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