New insights into HIV assembly and trafficking

M Balasubramaniam, EO Freed - Physiology, 2011 - journals.physiology.org
Physiology, 2011journals.physiology.org
Assembly and release of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) particles is mediated
by the viral Gag polyprotein precursor. Gag is synthesized in the cytosol and rapidly
translocates to membrane to orchestrate particle production. The cell biology of HIV-1 Gag
trafficking is currently one of the least understood aspects of HIV-1 replication. In this review,
we highlight the current understanding of the cellular machinery involved in Gag trafficking
and virus assembly.
Assembly and release of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) particles is mediated by the viral Gag polyprotein precursor. Gag is synthesized in the cytosol and rapidly translocates to membrane to orchestrate particle production. The cell biology of HIV-1 Gag trafficking is currently one of the least understood aspects of HIV-1 replication. In this review, we highlight the current understanding of the cellular machinery involved in Gag trafficking and virus assembly.
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