'There and back again': revisiting the pathophysiological roles of human endogenous retroviruses in the post-genomic era.

Almost 8% of the human genome comprises endogenous retroviruses (ERVs). While they have been shown to cause specific pathologies in animals, such as cancer, their association with disease in humans remains controversial. The limited evidence is partly due to the physical and bioethical restrictions...

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Main Authors: Magiorkinis, G, Belshaw, R, Katzourakis, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2013