Ion Channel Activity of Vpu Proteins Is Conserved throughout Evolution of HIV-1 and SIV
The human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) protein Vpu is encoded exclusively by HIV-1 and related simian immunodeficiency viruses (SIVs). The transmembrane domain of the protein has dual functions: it counteracts the human restriction factor tetherin and forms a cation channel. Since these two...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-12-01
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Series: | Viruses |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/8/12/325 |