Alterations in intracellular potassium concentration by HIV-1 and SIV Nef

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>HIV-1 mediated perturbation of the plasma membrane can produce an alteration in the transmembrane gradients of cations and other small molecules leading to cell death. Several HIV-1 proteins have been shown to perturb membrane permea...

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Main Authors: Haislip Allyson M, Comardelle Alla M, Fermin Cesar D, Choi Bongkun, Voss Thomas G, Garry Robert F
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-05-01
Series:Virology Journal
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/5/1/60