HIV-1 Vpr stimulates NF-κB and AP-1 signaling by activating TAK1

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BACKGROUND: The Vpr protein of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) plays an important role in viral replication. It has been reported that Vpr stimulates the nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) and activator protein 1 (AP-1) signaling pathways, and thereby regulates viral and host cell gene expression. However, the molecular mechanism behind this function of Vpr is not fully understood. RESULTS: Here, we have...

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