The reverse transcriptase enzyme plays an essential role in the HIV-1 life cycle by converting a single-stranded viral RNA genome into a double-stranded viral DNA through a complex process known as reverse transcription. The resulting double-stranded DNA is integrated into the host chromosome to form a provirus. A small proportion of the viral DNAs form dead-end circular products, which nevertheless can serve as useful surrogate markers for monitoring viral replication. Utilizing real-time PCR technology, it is possible to track and quantify different stages of the reverse transcription process, the proviruses, and the nonintegrated dead-end reverse transcription products. © 2009 Humana Press.
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Mbisa, J. L., Delviks-Frankenberry, K. A., Thomas, J. A., Gorelick, R. J., & Pathak, V. K. (2009). Real-time PCR analysis of HIV-1 replication post-entry events. Methods in Molecular Biology, 485, 55–72. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-170-3_5
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