TRIM5α selectively binds a restriction-sensitive retroviral capsid

<p>Abstract</p> <p>TRIM5 is a potent retrovirus inhibitor that targets viruses bearing particular capsid (CA) residues. In most primate species, retroviral restriction requires the C-terminal SPRY domain unique to the α-isoform of TRIM5, but the mechanism by which susceptible virus...

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Main Authors: Luban Jeremy, Sebastian Sarah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-06-01
Series:Retrovirology
Online Access:http://www.retrovirology.com/content/2/1/40