human_protein_name: interferon alpha-7 precursor
description: IFN alpha induces retention of viral particles on the surface of fibroblasts, T cells, or primary lymphocytes infected with HIV-1 lacking the Vpu protein. HIV-1 Vpu counteracts the IFNalpha-induced retention of virus particles
human_protein_sequence: MARSFSLLMVVLVLSYKSICSLGCDLPQTHSLRNRRALILLAQMGRISPFSCLKDRHEFRFPEEEFDGHQFQKTQAISVLHEMIQQTFNLFSTEDSSAAWEQSLLEKFSTELYQQLNDLEACVIQEVGVEETPLMNEDFILAVRKYFQRITLYLMEKKYSPCAWEVVRAEIMRSFSFSTNLKKGLRRKD