Definition: DNA sequences that form the coding region for a protein that down-regulates the expression of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). nef is short for negative factor.
nef stands for "NEgative Factor"; coord IM with specific HIV /genet (IM)
Other names nef Genes; HIV-3'-orf Genes; nef Gene; HIV-3'-orf Gene; HIV 3' orf Genes; Genes, HIV-3'-orf; Gene, nef; Gene, HIV-3'-orf