MicrobiologybioRxiv
The HIV-1 capsid serves as a nanoscale reaction vessel for reverse transcription
C. Aiken, J. Jennings, H. Bracey…·J. Shi
This study shows that HIV-1 capsid acts as a nanoscale container for reverse transcription, with NERT activity dependent on gp41 and not requiring IP6 or a mature capsid.
DOI 10.1371/journal.ppat.1011810