This agent's long terminal repeats contain between one to three binding sites for NF kappa B, which is released when its membrane fuses with the host cell's membrane. The env gene in this agent codes for gp160, which is later cleaved by furin. The V3 loop of this agent's gp120 protein binds to CXCR4 receptors to enter its target cells, but this virus more commonly enters cells using CCR5 receptors. The replication of this virus is inhibited by a thymidine analogue called AZT, which interrupts the activity of reverse transcriptase. This virus infects CD4+ ["C-D-4-Positive"] helper T cells, which weakens the immune system of the host. For 10 points, name this retrovirus that causes AIDS.
This agent's long terminal repeats contain between one to three binding sites for NF kappa B, which is released when its membrane fuses with the host cell's membrane. The env gene in this agent codes for gp160, which is later cleaved by furin. The V3 loop of this agent's gp120 protein binds to CXCR4 receptors to enter its target cells, but this virus more commonly enters cells using CCR5 receptors. The replication of this virus is inhibited by a thymidine analogue called AZT, which interrupts the activity of reverse transcriptase. This virus infects CD4+ ["C-D-4-Positive"] helper T cells, which weakens the immune system of the host. For 10 points, name this retrovirus that causes AIDS.
This agent's long terminal repeats contain between one to three binding sites for NF kappa B, which is released when its membrane fuses with the host cell's membrane.
HIV [or Human Immunodeficiency Virus; do not accept or prompt on "AIDS"]