Analysis of gene expression in HIV transgenic mice (TG26) with lymphoma in comparison to asymptomatic TG26 mice, and background control (FVBN).Tg26 carries a pNL4-3 HIV-1 provirus lacking part of the gag-pol region, rendering the virus non-infectious.

About 15% of the TG26 mice develop lymphoma. HIV protein expression is observed, particularly the protein p17/Matrix. Total cellular RNA from spleen and lymph nodes from 3 groups of animals: FVB/N controls (n=3), Tg26 asymptomatic (n=6), and Tg26 with lymphoma (n=6). Results provide insights into the gene expression program in animals with lymphoma.

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Carroll VA, Lafferty MK, Marchionni L, Bryant JL, Gallo RC, Garzino-Demo A