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Genes, vpr

Medical Definition: DNA sequences that form the coding region for a trans-activator protein that specifies rapid growth in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). vpr is short for viral protein R, where R is undefined.
Guide Notes: vpr stands for "Viral Protein R"; in X ref GENES, RAP, rap stands for "R Activation Protein"
Previously Indexed: Genes, Viral (1989-1990)

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