In combination with the aforementioned abilities of Vpr to increase viral replication by inducing G 2 arrest and activating the HIV-1 LTR, the potential of Vpr to promote infection of and survival of macrophages could be a highly significant factor in the development and/or maintenance of macrophage viral reservoirs.
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HIV-1 accessory protein Vpr: relevance in the pathogenesis of HIV and potential for therapeutic intervention.
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