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HIV-1 subtype C LTR Sp1IIIT5A mutant enhances transcription activity and Sp1 binding affinity
Nomcebo Msthali, Ibrahim Oluwatobi Kehinde, Rene Bernadette Khan…·Paradise Madlala
This study shows that the Sp1IIIT5A mutation in HIV-1C LTR increases transcription activity and Sp1 binding affinity, enhancing viral replication and potentially contributing to disease progression.
DOI 10.1101/2025.01.23.634640