Modulation of HIV-1-host interaction: role of the Vpu accessory protein

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Viral protein U (Vpu) is a type 1 membrane-associated accessory protein that is unique to human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) and a subset of related simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV). The Vpu protein encoded by HIV-1 is associated with two primary func...

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Main Authors: Cohen Éric A, Paquay Catherine, Bego Mariana G, Dubé Mathieu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-12-01
Series:Retrovirology
Online Access:http://www.retrovirology.com/content/7/1/114