Abstract
The reverse transcriptase enzyme plays an essential role in the HIV-1 life cycle by converting a single-stranded viral RNA genome into a double-stranded viral DNA through a complex process known as reverse transcription. The resulting double-stranded DNA is integrated into the host chromosome to form a provirus. A small proportion of the viral DNAs form dead-end circular products, which nevertheless can serve as useful surrogate markers for monitoring viral replication. Utilizing real-time PCR technology, it is possible to track and quantify different stages of the reverse transcription process, the proviruses, and the nonintegrated dead-end reverse transcription products.
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This research was supported in part by the Intramural Research Program of the NIH, National Cancer Institute, Center for Cancer Research. This project has been funded in whole or in part with federal funds from the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, under contract N01-CO-12400. The content of this publication does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
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Mbisa, J.L., Delviks-Frankenberry, K.A., Thomas, J.A., Gorelick, R.J., Pathak, V.K. (2009). Real-Time PCR Analysis of HIV-1 Replication Post-entry Events. In: Prasad, V.R., Kalpana, G.V. (eds) HIV Protocols. Methods In Molecular Biology™, vol 485. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-170-3_5
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