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Vpu Gene Product

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Vpu Gene Product Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Vpu Gene Product?

Non-glycosylated, membrane-associated, 16 kDa proteins which are expressed in large amounts in cells infected with HIV-1. The proteins are required for efficient virion maturation and release. They are not present in HIV-2 nor in SIV. vpu is short for viral protein U, with U undefined.

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