Retroviruses

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Description

Retroviruses are a group of RNA-containing Viruses that can transfer their genetic material into the DNA of their hosts' cells.  Retroviruses are single-stranded and are surrounded by a Lipid envelope derived from the host cell.  All Retroviruses have thee major structural Genes that are named gag, pol and env.

 

These Substances Inhibit Retroviruses

Minerals

 Selenium may inhibit the replication of Retroviruses.  [1]

 

These Foods/Herbs may Inhibit Retroviruses

 Many (but not all) species of Red Algae may inhibit/suppress Retroviruses (due to Polysaccharides and Glycosaminoglycans present in Red Algae).  [2]

 

Toxic Effects of Retroviruses

Immune System

 Retroviruses may be implicated in some types of Cancer.

 

These Substances may Facilitate the Replication of Retroviruses

Enzymes

 Viral Reverse Transcriptase facilitates the replication of Retroviruses.

 

Types of Retroviruses

 Herpes Viruses

 Human Immunodeficiency Virus

 

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