Differential resistance to cell entry by porcine endogenous retrovirus subgroup A in rodent species

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The risk of zoonotic infection by porcine endogenous retroviruses (PERV) has been highlighted in the context of pig-to-human xenotransplantation. The use of receptors for cell entry often determines the host range of retroviruses. A...

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Main Authors: Takeuchi Yasuhiro, Matouskova Magda, Mattiuzzo Giada
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-12-01
Series:Retrovirology
Online Access:http://www.retrovirology.com/content/4/1/93