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Most Eikenella cellulitis infections result from:View Page
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HIV Safety for Florida
Function of HIV Genes

HIV consists of nine genes. Three of the genes provide genetic information for the capsid proteins, envelope proteins, and viral enzymes. The other six genes are regulatory genes, controlling functions such as uncoating of the HIV genome and the penetration of host cells. Gene Number Abbreviation Gene Function 1 gag capsid proteins 2 pol viral enzymes 3 env envelope proteins 4 vif regulatory gene 5 tat regulatory gene 6 vpu regulatory gene 7 nef regulatory gene 8 vpr regulatory gene 9 rev regulatory gene

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HIV: Structure and Replication
Which of the following is NOT a possible cause of cell death after HIV infection?View Page
Function of HIV Genes

HIV consists of nine genes. Three of the genes provide genetic information for the capsid proteins, envelope proteins, and viral enzymes. The other six genes are regulatory genes, controlling functions such as uncoating of the HIV genome and the penetration of host cells. Gene NumberAbbreviationGene Function1gagcapsid proteins2polviral enzymes3envenvelope proteins4vifregulatory gene5tatregulatory gene6vpuregulatory gene7nefregulatory gene8vprregulatory gene9revregulatory gene

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Penetration and Infection

After penetration of the cell membrane by the gp41, the HIV capsid enters the cell's cytoplasm. Next, cellular enzymes strip away the capsid so that the HIV genome is released. Also stripped away are proteins p24 and p17. Protein 24 coats the HIV genome and protein 17 lines the inside of the capsid.

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Mycology: Yeasts and Dimorphic Pathogens
Although care should be taken when working with all fungus cultures in the laboratory, personnel are particularly prone to develop laboratory acquired infections from the inhalation of airborne species of:View Page