nef gene

GPTKB entity

Statements (21)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:gene
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1986
gptkbp:encodes gptkb:Nef_protein
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:HIV-1
gptkb:HIV-2
gptkbp:function downregulation of CD4
downregulation of MHC I
enhancement of viral infectivity
modulation of T cell activation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label nef gene
gptkbp:interactsWith host cell proteins
gptkbp:involvedIn immune evasion
gptkbp:length approximately 600 nucleotides
gptkbp:location gptkb:HIV_genome
gptkbp:mutationAssociatedWith attenuated HIV pathogenicity
gptkbp:nameMeaning Negative factor
gptkbp:regulates cell surface receptors
gptkbp:requires optimal viral replication
gptkbp:target HIV research
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Nef_(protein)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7