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The Battle between Retroviruses and APOBEC3 Genes: Its Past and Present.
Viruses - 17 Jan 2021
Uriu Keiya, Kosugi Yusuke, Ito Jumpei, Sato Kei
Abstract excerpt
The APOBEC3 family of proteins in mammals consists of cellular cytosine deaminases and well-known restriction factors against retroviruses, including lentiviruses. APOBEC3 genes are highly amplified and diversified in mammals, suggesting that their evolution and diversification have been driven by conflicts with ancient viruses. At present, lentiviruses, including HIV, the causative agent of AIDS, are known to...
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