Publications by authors named "Parviz Soleimani"
Phylogenetic study of SIVcpz MT145 virus based on proteome and genome analysis.
J Biomol Struct Dyn
November 2012
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzed protein and nucleotide sequences of HIV/SIV to explore the evolutionary relationships of a specific recombinant strain, SIVcpzMT145, in comparison to other SIVcpz and HIV-1 viruses.
- SIVcpzMT145 exhibits several recombinations across different genomic regions (gag, Pol, and Env), revealing complex genetic relationships with other strains; it shares a closer link to GAB1 and CAM13 in the Pol gene and to GAB2 in the Env gene.
- Notably, SIVcpzMT145's Env V3 loop contains a unique QIGPAMT motif, similar to HIV-1N, highlighting significant diversity in Env proteins and suggesting part of its genetic makeup may trace back
Methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) is widely used as gasoline oxygenate and octane number enhancer for more complete combustion in order to reduce the air pollution caused by motor vehicle exhaust. The possible adverse effects of MTBE on human health are of major public concern. However, information on the metabolism of MTBE in human tissues is scarce.
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