Influence of sequence identity and unique breakpoints on the frequency of intersubtype HIV-1 recombination

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>HIV-1 recombination between different subtypes has a major impact on the global epidemic. The generation of these intersubtype recombinants follows a defined set of events starting with dual infection of a host cell, heterodiploid vi...

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Main Authors: Abreha Measho, Giacomoni Véronique, Anthony Reshma M, Lalonde Matthew, Galetto Román, Gao Yong, Baird Heather A, Destefano Jeffrey J, Negroni Matteo, Arts Eric J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-12-01
Series:Retrovirology
Online Access:http://www.retrovirology.com/content/3/1/91