Epigenetic Control of Human Endogenous Retrovirus Expression: Focus on Regulation of Long-Terminal Repeats (LTRs)

Transposable elements, including endogenous retroviruses (ERVs), comprise almost 45% of the human genome. This could represent a significant pathogenic burden but it is becoming more evident that many of these elements have a positive contribution to make to normal human physiology. In particular, t...

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Main Authors: Tara P. Hurst, Gkikas Magiorkinis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-05-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
LTR
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/9/6/130