Sequences of Endogenous Retroviruses (HERVs) Are Remnants of Retroviral Infections

question 70

Essay

Sequences of endogenous retroviruses (HERVs) are remnants of retroviral infections. HERVs have accumulated over millions of years and comprise about 8% of the human genome. Briefly describe the evidence for the expression of HERV-K proteins and virus-like particles in the human embryo. What are the implications of HERV-K products interacting with embryonic factors?

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