This virus infects dendritic cells by cointegrating with the protein DC-SIGN, and the (*) gp120 protein allows it to fuse to the membranes of target cells.
This organism's Vif protein triggers degradation of a deaminase that allows it to multiply, and one of its structural elements is the Gag polyprotein. Tat, rev, and vpr serve as transactivators in this organism. This virus infects dendritic cells by cointegrating with the protein DC-SIGN, and the (*) gp120 protein allows it to fuse to the membranes of target cells. Drugs like ritanovir and azidothymidine are used to combat this pathogen as part of highly active antiretroviral therapy. This virus infects CD4-expressing T cells, destroying them and weakening the immune system. For 10 points, identify this virus that causes AIDS.
This organism's Vif protein triggers degradation of a deaminase that allows it to multiply, and one of its structural elements is the Gag polyprotein.
{Human immunodeficiency virus} [do not accept “{AIDS}”]