Evolution of CCR5 and CCR2 Genes in Bats Showed Multiple Independent Gene Conversion Events
Chemokine receptors are an important determinant for the infectiousness of different pathogens, which are able to target the host cells by binding to the extracellular domains of these proteins. This is the mechanism of infection of HIV-1, among other concerning human diseases. Over the past years,...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-01-01
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| Series: | Viruses |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/14/2/169 |