An AUG codon upstream of rev and env open reading frames ensures optimal translation of the simian immunodeficiency virus Env protein

Abstract The mRNAs encoding the Rev and Env proteins of simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV) are unique because upstream translation start codons are present that may modulate the expression of these viral proteins. We previously reported the regulatory effect of a small upstream open reading frame (...

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Published in:Virology (New York, N.Y.) N.Y.), 2013-02, Vol.436 (1), p.191-200
Main Authors: van der Velden, Gisela J, Vink, Monique A, Klaver, Bep, Das, Atze T, Berkhout, Ben
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Language:eng
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SIV
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Summary:Abstract The mRNAs encoding the Rev and Env proteins of simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV) are unique because upstream translation start codons are present that may modulate the expression of these viral proteins. We previously reported the regulatory effect of a small upstream open reading frame (ORF) on Rev and Env translation. Here we study this mechanism in further detail by modulating the strength of the translation signals upstream of the open reading frames in subgenomic reporters. Furthermore, the effects of these mutations on SIV gene expression and viral replication are analyzed. An intricate regulatory mechanism is disclosed that allows the virus to express a balanced amount of these two proteins.
ISSN:0042-6822
1096-0341