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Genes, Structural, Viral

Medical Definition:	DNA or RNA sequences that code for RNA and for the proteins required for the enzymatic and structural function of viral cells.
Guide Notes:	coord IM with specific virus /genet (IM)
Previously Indexed:	Genes (1966-1967),Genes, Structural (1968-1989),specific virus (1966-1989)

Genes, Structural, Viral Categories.

	Genes, env - DNA sequences that form the coding region for the viral envelope (env) proteins in retroviruses. The env genes contain a cis-acting RNA target sequence for the rev protein (= GENE PRODUCTS, REV), termed the rev-responsive element (RRE).
	Genes, gag - DNA sequences that form the coding region for proteins associated with the viral core in retroviruses. gag is short for group-specific antigen.
	Genes, pol - DNA sequences that form the coding region for retroviral enzymes including reverse transcriptase, protease, and endonuclease/integrase. "pol" is short for polymerase, the enzyme class of reverse transcriptase.

Genes, Structural, Viral Medical Definitions and Terms

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