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Impact of subtype C-specific amino acid variants on HIV-1 Tat-TAR interaction: insights from molecular modelling and dynamics
25 Jun 2024
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BACKGROUND: HIV-1 produces Tat, a crucial protein for transcription, viral replication, and CNS neurotoxicity. Tat interacts with TAR, enhancing HIV reverse transcription. Subtype C Tat variants (C31S, R57S, Q63E) are associated with reduced transactivation and neurovirulence compared to subtype B. However, their precise impact on Tat-TAR binding is unclear. This study investigates how these substitutions affect...
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