abstract |
(57) Summary One subject of the present invention is a method for detecting the expression of an envelope protein or polypeptide of a human endogenous retrovirus, wherein according to the method of the present invention, said protein or polypeptide has the sequence Having a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 or a polypeptide sequence comprising a fragment of SEQ ID NO: 1, or a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 or a fragment of SEQ ID NO: 1 and at least 80%, preferably at least 90%, for any series of 20 amino acids. %, Or even at least 95% identity, and according to the method of the present invention, the ability of the protein or fragment to fuse in cells of a cell tissue or cell culture indicates the formation of syncytia. Is detected by |