Silencing and Transcriptional Regulation of Endogenous Retroviruses: An Overview
Almost half of the human genome is made up of transposable elements (TEs), and about 8% consists of endogenous retroviruses (ERVs). ERVs are remnants of ancient exogenous retrovirus infections of the germ line. Most TEs are inactive and not detrimental to the host. They are tightly regulated to ensu...
Main Authors: | Franziska K. Geis, Stephen P. Goff |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-08-01
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Series: | Viruses |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/12/8/884 |
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