Primate-Specific

Retrovirus Primate-Specific Retroviruses (PSRV) are a group of viruses found only in primates such as monkeys, apes, and humans. They can cause a wide range of illnesses, including cancers, neurological diseases, and respiratory infections. PSRVs are important to study because they can provide insight into how viruses adapt to different hosts and how they may interact with the host's immune system. Understanding how PSRVs work can help scientists develop treatments and vaccines for diseases caused by these viruses. Researchers are also investigating if PSRVs could be used as gene-therapy vectors to deliver therapeutic genes to the body.