Biopolymers and cell. 2003; 19 (1): 37 - 42

Structural model of dimerization region of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 genome

M. I. Zarudnaya, A. L. Potyahaylo, D. M. Hovorun

A new structural model of dimerization region of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 genomic RNA is proposed and substantiated. It includes two-stranded domain, which is formed by DIS hairpins of monomers and at least two intermolecular four-stranded domains. The model is consistent with the available literature data.