Schematic model of retrotransposition of HERV-K in SOX2-expressing cells (IMAGE)

Kumamoto University

Schematic model of retrotransposition of HERV-K in SOX2-expressing cells

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HERV-K is expressed by SOX2 and moves on the genome through reverse transcription and integration.

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Dr. Kazuaki Monde

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