Pathological and Evolutionary Implications of Retroviruses as Mobile Genetic Elements
Retroviruses, a form of mobile genetic elements, have important roles in disease and primate evolution. Exogenous retroviruses, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), have significant pathological implications that have created a massive public health challenge in recent years. Endogenous retro...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-10-01
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Series: | Genes |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/4/4/573 |