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Sensing of transposable elements by the antiviral innate immune system
22 Apr 2021
Abstract excerpt
Around half of the genomes in mammals are composed of transposable elements (TEs) such as DNA transposons and retrotransposons. Several mechanisms have evolved to prevent their activity and the detrimental impact of their insertional mutagenesis. Despite these potentially negative effects, TEs are essential drivers of evolution, and in certain settings, beneficial to their hosts. For instance, TEs have rewired...
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