Characterization of the human endogenous retrovirus K Gag protein: identification of protease cleavage sites

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Viral genomes of the human endogenous retrovirus K (HERV-K) family are integrated into the human chromosome and are transmitted vertically as Mendelian genes. Although viral particles are released by some transformed cells, they have...

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Main Authors: Reuter Andreas, Boller Klaus, Kraus Benjamin, Schnierle Barbara S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-03-01
Series:Retrovirology
Online Access:http://www.retrovirology.com/content/8/1/21