HTLV-1 and HTLV-2: highly similar viruses with distinct oncogenic properties

HTLV-1 and HTLV-2: highly similar viruses with distinct oncogenic properties

HTLV -1 and HTLV-2 share broad similarities in their overall genetic organization and expression pattern, but they differ substantially in their pathogenic properties. This review outlines distinctive features of HTLV-1 and HTLV-2 that might provide clues to explain their distinct clinical outcomes....

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Main Authors: Vincenzo eCiminale, Francesca eRende, Umberto eBertazzoni, Maria Grazia Romanelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
Subjects:
Rex
tax
HTLV
clonality
HPZ
APH2
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fmicb.2014.00398/full

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