Human endogenous retrovirus HERV-K(HML-2) encodes a stable signal peptide with biological properties distinct from Rec

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The human endogenous retrovirus HERV-K(HML-2) family is associated with testicular germ cell tumors (GCT). Various HML-2 proviruses encode viral proteins such as Env and Rec.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>We describe...

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Main Authors: Mueller-Lantzsch Nikolaus, Sauter Marlies, Maldener Esther, Ruggieri Alessia, Meese Eckart, Fackler Oliver T, Mayer Jens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-02-01
Series:Retrovirology
Online Access:http://www.retrovirology.com/content/6/1/17