Human endogenous retroviruses (HERVs) are remnants of ancient infection events that resulted in an integration of provirus genomes into germline DNA; these retroviral sequences account for about 8% of the human genome.
Human Endogenous Retroviruses Type W (HERV-W): an Epiphenomenon or the Missing Link in Schizophrenia?
Human Endogenous Retroviruses: Role in Human Genome Evolution, Implications in Disease, and Potential for Therapeutics
About 8% of the human genome is retroviral in origin. These sequences are thought to be remnants of infections that occurred over millions of years, resulting in the integration of provirus genomes into the DNA of germline cells.
Rethinking Human Papillomavirus Vaccine for Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer Prevention and Global Implementation
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a DNA virus with over 170 types, which can be divided into high-risk or low-risk types based on their oncogenicity. High-risk types, most notably HPV-16 and -18, have long been associated with cervical cancer.
A Paradigm Shift: Does Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 Play a Causal Role in the Progression of Late-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease?
In recent years accumulating evidence has suggested a causal role for latent herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1) infections of the central nervous system (CNS) in late-onset AD.