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Genes, vpu

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Definition: DNA sequences that form the coding region for the HIV-1 regulatory protein vpu (viral protein U) that greatly increases the export of virus particles from infected cells. The vpu genes are not present in HIV-2 or SIMIAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS.  vpu stands for "Viral Protein U"    Other names vpu Genes; vpu Gene; Gene, vpu
 
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vpu protein, Human immunodeficiency virus 1  0   *Human Immunodeficiency Virus Proteins *Viral Regulatory and Accessory Proteins HIV-1 Genes, vpu.

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