MicrobiologybioRxivPreprint
CypA is a molecular barrier to HIV emergence from Eastern chimpanzees
Michael J. Young, Fabricio Cotera, Clare C. C. Gill…·Molly OhAinle
The paper identifies CypA as a molecular barrier preventing lentivirus from Eastern chimpanzees from infecting humans, due to its restriction of replication through a unique capsid feature.
DOI 10.64898/2026.09.08.747897