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Simian immunodeficiency virus

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Definition: Species of the genus LENTIVIRUS, subgenus primate immunodeficiency viruses (IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUSES, PRIMATE), that induces acquired immunodeficiency syndrome in monkeys and apes (SAIDS). The genetic organization of SIV is virtually identical to HIV.  do not confuse SIV with swine influenza virus see INFLUENZA A VIRUS; infection    Other names SIV (Simian immunodeficiency virus); Immunodeficiency Virus, Simian; Simian Immunodeficiency Viruses; Immunodeficiency Viruses, Simian
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
simian immunodeficiency virus gag p55  0   *Gene Products, gag Viral Vaccines Simian immunodeficiency virus. J Immunol 1998 Dec 1;161(11):5952-8
SIV envelope protein gp41  0   *Membrane Glycoproteins *Retroviridae Proteins Viral Envelope Proteins Simian immunodeficiency virus. Biotechnology (N Y) 1993 Aug;11(8):933-36

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