Evolution of the uniquely adaptable lentiviral envelope in a natural reservoir host

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The ability of emerging pathogens to infect new species is likely related to the diversity of pathogen variants present in existing reservoirs and their degree of genomic plasticity, which determines their ability to adapt to new env...

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Main Authors: Feinberg MB, Logsdon JM, Vanderford TH, Demma LJ, Staprans SI
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-03-01
Series:Retrovirology
Online Access:http://www.retrovirology.com/content/3/1/19