For 10 points, name this lentivirus which infects CD4+ helper T cells and leads to AIDS.
It can infect dendritic cells via the DC-SIGN recptor and infection can be suppressed in vitro by the binding of ligands such as RANTES or SDF-1. The Tat gene produces proteins which bind to the TAR element and the binding of the RRE element to rev facilitates replication. Strains enter via the CCR5 or CXCR4 receptors and three gp41 molecules with a gp120 make up the Env cap of this virus. It consists of a capsid surrounding the p24 protein in a circular shape and it contains gag and pol genes. For 10 points, name this lentivirus which infects CD4+ helper T cells and leads to AIDS.
It can infect dendritic cells via the DC-SIGN recptor and infection can be suppressed in vitro by the binding of ligands such as RANTES or SDF-1.
{Human Immunodeficiency} Virus or {HIV}