Genes, vpu

**Definition:** DNA sequences that form the coding region for the HIV-1 regulatory protein vpu (viral protein U) that greatly increases the export of virus particles from infected cells. The vpu genes are not present in HIV-2 or SIMIAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS.

**Tree numbers:** - G05.360.340.024.340.364.875.900 - G05.360.340.024.340.425.580 - G05.360.340.358.024.875.900 - G05.360.340.358.840.500.900

**Synonyms:** - vpu Genes