Molecular and cellular correlates of the CIITA-mediated inhibition of HTLV-2 Tax-2 transactivator function resulting in loss of viral replication

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>MHC class II transactivator CIITA inhibits the function of HTLV-2 Tax-2 viral transactivator and, consequently, the replication of the virus in infected cells. Moreover overexpression of the nuclear factor NF-YB, that cooperates with...

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Main Authors: Tosi Giovanna, Forlani Greta, Orlandi Chiara, Accolla Roberto S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-07-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
Online Access:http://www.translational-medicine.com/content/9/1/106