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Current understanding of lymphoproliferative disease virus in wild turkeys
Lymphoproliferative disease virus (LPDV) is a retrovirus that can cause a spectrum of disease in wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo), from subclinical infection to lymphoid tumors. We reviewed the literature to summarize our current understanding of LPDV, including disease presentation, surveillance, impact on fitness, spatiotemporal distribution, and ...
Chloe C. Goodwin +14 more
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Distribution, diversity and evolution of endogenous retroviruses in perissodactyl genomes [PDF]
The evolution of mammalian genomes has been shaped by interactions with endogenous retroviruses (ERVs). In this study, we investigated the distribution and diversity of ERVs in the mammalian order Perissodactyla, with a view to understanding their impact
Gifford, Robert +2 more
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Perinatal Gene Transfer to the Liver [PDF]
The liver acts as a host to many functions hence raising the possibility that any one may be compromised by a single gene defect. Inherited or de novo mutations in these genes may result in relatively mild diseases or be so devastating that death within
Buckley, SM +6 more
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Studio della variabilita del gene caprino CCR5: analisi propedeutica all'individuazione di polimorfismi coinvolti nella resistenza alle lentivirosi (CAEV) [PDF]
Il virus Maedi Visna (MVV) e il virus dell’Artrite-Encefalite caprina (CAEV) determinano una malattia virale contagiosa tipica di ovini e caprini; appartengono alla famiglia Retroviridae, genere Lentivirus, a cui è ascrivibile anche il virus dell ...
GALLEGGIANTE CRISAFULLI, ANNAMARIA
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HIV-1 Gag Specific IgG Response in Mice Immunized with Vp22-Gag Vaccine Candidate [PDF]
Background : Stimulation of Gag-specific CD8+ T-cell response, associated with reduction in viremia, viral replication control, and slow disease progression. Effective CD8+ T cell response is also influenced by CD4+ T cells.
Bekti, H. S. (Heri)
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We review here the epidemiological studies performed by our group on human retrovirus HTLV-I and HTLV-II infections and the associated diseases in French Guiana since 1984.
Mirdad Kazanji, Antoine Gessain
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Feline Immunodeficiency Virus in South America
The rapid emergence of AIDS in humans during the period between 1980 and 2000 has led to extensive efforts to understand more fully similar etiologic agents of chronic and progressive acquired immunodeficiency disease in several mammalian species ...
Bruno M. Teixeira +3 more
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HTLV was initially described in association with a form of leukemia in Japan and a neurological disease in the Caribbean. It was soon shown that HTLV-II was endemic among Amerindians and particularly among Brazilian Indians.
Ricardo Ishak +3 more
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O vírus da leucemia felina (FeLV) e o vírus da imunodeficiência felina (FIV), pertencem a família Retroviridae, e são agentes importantes, visto que acometem o sistema imunológico de felinos.
Marinara Lemos +9 more
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HIV Diagnosis and Treatment through Advanced Technologies
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the chief contributor to global burden of disease. In 2010, HIV was the fifth leading cause of disability-adjusted life years in people of all ages and leading cause for people aged 30–44 years. It is classified as a
Hafiza Fizzah Zulfiqar +10 more
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