MeSH definition : A reverse transcriptase encoded by the POL GENE of HIV. It is a heterodimer of 66
kDa and 51 kDa subunits that are derived from a common precursor protein. The heterodimer
also includes an RNAse H activity (RIBONUCLEASE H, HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS) that
plays an essential role the viral replication process.;
MeSH synonym : transcriptase, hiv reverse; reverse transcriptase, hiv; reverse transcriptase, human immunodeficiency virus;
A reverse transcriptase encoded by the POL GENE of HIV. It is a heterodimer of 66
kDa and 51 kDa subunits that are derived from a common precursor protein. The heterodimer
also includes an RNAse H activity (RIBONUCLEASE H, HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS) that
plays an essential role the viral replication process.