REX Gene

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REX Gene Definition

The genes coding for the Regulator X (rex) protein of HTLV-I and II. The Rex phosphoprotein binds to a cis-acting Rex response element in the RNA transcript. It is required for the nuclear export of unspliced viral RNA, and therefore essential for packaging of the RNA in virions.

REX Gene Synonyms

REX Gene

Terms in REX Gene category

HTLV-II REX Gene
HTLV-I REX Gene

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