Genetic variability of the envelope gene of Type D simian retrovirus-2 (SRV-2) subtypes associated with SAIDS-related retroperitoneal fibromatosis in different macaque species

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>D-type simian retrovirus-2 (SRV-2) causes an AIDS-like immune deficiency syndrome (SAIDS) in various macaque species. SAIDS is often accompanied by retroperitoneal fibromatosis (RF), an aggressive fibroproliferative disorder reminisc...

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Main Authors: Tsai Che-Chung, Bruce A Gregory, Grant Richard F, Thouless Margaret E, Marquardt Taya, Philipp-Staheli Jeannette, Rose Timothy M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-03-01
Series:Virology Journal
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/3/1/11