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Molecular mechanisms behind the generation of pro-oncogenic HIV-1 matrix protein p17 variants.
The Journal of general virology - 1 Apr 2024
Zani Alberto, Messali Serena, Bugatti Antonella, Uggeri Matteo, Rondina Alessandro, Sclavi Leonardo, Caccuri Francesca, Caruso Arnaldo
Abstract excerpt
HIV-1 matrix protein p17 variants (vp17s), characterized by amino acid insertions at the COOH-terminal region of the viral protein, have been recently identified and studied for their biological activity. Different from their wild-type counterpart (refp17), vp17s display a potent B cell growth and clonogenic activity. Recent data have highlighted the higher prevalence of vp17s in people living with HIV-1 (PLWH)...
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