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Retrovirus
Research from Kinki University, Department of Immunology provide new insights into retrovirus
August 5th, 2008
Fresh data on retrovirus are presented in the report 'Host genetic factors that control immune responses to retrovirus infections.' According to recent research from Osaka, Japan, "Several host genes control retroviral replication and pathogenesis. These include genes that directly affect the replication of retroviruses in target cells and those that control the host immune responses to the viral antigens." "Host genetic factors that affect retroviral replication and immune responses to the viral antigens have been best studied in mouse models of Friend leukemia virus (FV) infection. Several genes located within the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), along with a...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-08-05)
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