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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
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Preferred Name

HIV Reverse Transcriptase

Definitions
A reverse transcriptase encoded by the POL GENE of HIV. It is a heterodimer of 66 kDa and 51 kDa subunits that are derived from a common precursor protein. The heterodimer also includes an RNAse H activity (RIBONUCLEASE H, HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS) that plays an essential role the viral replication process.
Synonyms
Reverse Transcriptase, Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Reverse Transcriptase, HIV
Transcriptase, HIV Reverse
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