The Roles of Syncytin-Like Proteins in Ruminant Placentation

Recent developments in genome sequencing techniques have led to the identification of huge numbers of endogenous retroviruses (ERV) in various mammals. ERVs, which occupy 8%–13% of mammalian genomes, are believed to affect mammalian evolution and biological diversity. Although the functional signifi...

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Main Authors: Yuki Nakaya, Takayuki Miyazawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-06-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/7/6/2753