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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 11, 2000
Filed:
Jun. 06, 1995
Marc Alizon, Paris, FR;
Luc Montagnier, Le Plessis Robinson, FR;
Denise Geutard, Paris, FR;
Francois Clavel, Rockville, MD (US);
Pierre Sonigo, Paris, FR;
Mireille Guyader, Paris, FR;
Institut Pasteur, Paris, FR;
Abstract
The molecular cloning and characterization of a novel human immunodeficiency virus type 2 (HIV-2), designated HIV-2.sub.ROD, is described. A recombinant .lambda. phage genomic library was screened with an HIV-2-specific probe to identify overlapping subgenomic clones. Fragments of these .lambda. phage clones were subcloned into a suitable vector to reconstitute the complete HIV-2.sub.ROD genome. The complete nucleotide sequence of this proviral clone was ascertained and the following genes and gene products identified: gag (including p16, p26, and p12), pol, vif, vpr, vpx, env, tat, rev, and nef. These gene products will be useful, inter alia, in in vitro diagnostic methods and kits for the detection of HIV-2-specific antisera.