Env-less endogenous retroviruses are genomic superspreaders.
Endogenous retroviruses (ERVs) differ from typical retroviruses in being inherited through the host germline and therefore are a unique combination of pathogen and selfish genetic element. Some ERV lineages proliferate by infecting germline cells, as do typical retroviruses, whereas others lack the...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2012
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