Mechanisms of Cytotoxicity of the Aids Virus

Abstract

Regulatory genes of HIV-1, HIV-2, and SIV are important in modulating virus infection and infection and transmission in vivo. Viral proteins R (VPR) and X (VPX) and the negative factor-(NEF) are three of the least well characterized regulatory proteins. Identification of their functions, their mechanisms of actions, and structure-function relationships of each protein, in vitro and in vivo will assist in our understanding of the pathogenesis of HIV- induced disease. This information will be critical in defining therapeutic approaches to suppression HIV-1 infection, replication, and transmission. VPR, VPX, NEF, HIV-1, VPU, AIDS, Cytotoxicity, Biology, Biotechnology, RAD I

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 10, 1992
Accession Number
ADA269769

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  • Lee Ratner

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  • University of Washington

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  • Biomedical

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  • Biomedical And Dental Materials
  • Cell Physiological Processes
  • Cells
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Health Services
  • Lymphocytes
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Polymeric Films
  • Proteins

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  • Biology
  • Medicine

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  • Immunology

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  • Biotechnology
  • Biotechnology - Cancer Biotech