HIVencoded
HIVencoded is a term used in virology and bioinformatics to refer to elements that are encoded by the genome of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). It is not a formal gene name, but an informal label that can appear in discussions, annotations, or data sets to indicate that a given sequence, peptide, or feature originates from HIV rather than the host organism or another source.
The HIV genome, present in HIV-1 and HIV-2, is a single-stranded positive-sense RNA that is reverse-transcribed
Usage and interpretation of the term depend on context. It may appear when distinguishing HIV-derived components