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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2010-07-01
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Series: | Viruses |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/2/7/1411/ |