Genes, vpu
DNA sequences that form the coding region for the HIV-1 regulatory protein vpu (viral protein U) that greatly increases the export of virus particles from infected cells. The vpu genes are not present in HIV-2 or SIMIAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS.
Year introduced: 1991
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Tree Number(s): G05.360.340.024.340.364.875.900, G05.360.340.024.340.425.580, G05.360.340.358.024.875.900, G05.360.340.358.840.500.900
MeSH Unique ID: D016338
Entry Terms:
- vpu Genes
- Gene, vpu
- vpu Gene
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