BRD9 protein (IMAGE)

The University of Hong Kong

BRD9 protein

Caption

The BRD9 protein binds to the HIV-1 virus’s promoter region, helping the virus stay latent. When BRD9 is inhibited or degenerated, the virus becomes active and starts producing more viruses.

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The University of Hong Kong

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