Phenomena and Processes

env Genes

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).

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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).

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  • Genes, env
  • env Gene
  • Gene, env
  • HIV rev-Responsive Element
  • rev-Responsive Element
  • Element, HIV rev-Responsive
  • Element, rev-Responsive
  • Elements, HIV rev-Responsive
  • Elements, rev-Responsive
  • HIV rev Responsive Element
  • HIV rev-Responsive Elements
  • rev Responsive Element
  • rev-Responsive Element, HIV
  • rev-Responsive Elements
  • rev-Responsive Elements, HIV

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Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, ethics, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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env stands for "envelope"; coord IM with specific virus /genet (IM)

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History Note

90; was ENV GENE see GENES, VIRAL 1987-89

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  • Genes, Structural (1983-1989)
  • Genes, Viral (1977-1989)

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  1. National Library of Medicine. env Genes. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015752. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015752
  2. env Genes. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Env_(gene)
  3. env Genes. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5380903