Viruses of the subfamily Orthoretrovirinae are defined by the ability to reverse transcribe an
RNA genome into DNA that integrates into the host cell genome during the intracellular virus …

Abstract Endogenous retroviruses (ERVs) comprise 8% of the human genome and are
common in all vertebrate genomes. The only retrovirus known to be currently transitioning …

Endogenous retroviruses (ERVs) are proviral sequences that result from colonization of the
host germ line by exogenous retroviruses. The majority of ERVs represent defective …

Retroviral replication involves the formation of a DNA provirus integrated into the host
genome. Through this process, retroviruses can colonize the germ line to form endogenous …

The retroviral capacity for integration into the host genome can give rise to endogenous
retroviruses (ERVs): retroviral sequences that are transmitted vertically as part of the host …

Koalas are currently undergoing a wave of germline infections by the retrovirus KoRV. Study
of this phenomenon not only provides an opportunity for understanding the processes …

Retroviruses, as part of their replication cycle, become integrated into the genome of their
host. When this occurs in the germline the integrated proviruses can become an …

Retroviruses exclusively infect vertebrates, causing a variety of diseases. The replication of
retroviruses requires reverse transcription and integration into host genomes. When …

Endogenous retroviruses (ERVs) most likely are remnants of ancient retroviral infections.
ERVs preserve functions of exogenous retroviruses to a varying extent, and can be …

Although endogenous retroviruses are common across vertebrate genomes, the koala
retrovirus (KoRV) is the only retrovirus known to be currently invading the germ line of its …