Role of Gag in HIV Resistance to Protease Inhibitors

Cleavage of Gag and Gag-Pol precursors by the viral protease is an essential step in the replication cycle of HIV. Protease inhibitors, which compete with natural cleavage sites, strongly impair viral infectivity and have proven to be highly valuable in the treatment of HIV-infected subjects. Howeve...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Fabrizio Mammano, François Clavel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2010-07-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
Gag
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/2/7/1411/