The Battle between Retroviruses and APOBEC3 Genes: Its Past and Present

The APOBEC3 family of proteins in mammals consists of cellular cytosine deaminases and well-known restriction factors against retroviruses, including lentiviruses. <i>APOBEC3</i> genes are highly amplified and diversified in mammals, suggesting that their evolution and diversification ha...

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Main Authors: Keiya Uriu, Yusuke Kosugi, Jumpei Ito, Kei Sato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
Vif
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/13/1/124