Abstract
The first part of this chapter introduces the proteins encoded by HIV-1. Their consensus sequences, structures, and functions are discussed. Amino acid sequence variations due to different selective pressures that drive the evolution of HIV-1 including compartmentalization and geographical variations are addressed. Sequence and phylogenetic analysis are used to identify conserved as well as variable regions of HIV-1-B isolates derived from human blood and brain. These signature sequences may have a significant impact on future vaccine design and development.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Global Virology I-Identifying and Investigating Viral Diseases |
| Publisher | Springer New York |
| Pages | 613-666 |
| Number of pages | 54 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781493924103 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781493924097 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 01-01-2015 |
| Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Medicine
- General Immunology and Microbiology