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VPU [2 records]

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Record 1 2023-09-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Hardware
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Applications of Automation
CONT

A vision processing unit, or VPU, is a specialized type of microprocessor that is designed to efficiently process the large amounts of data that are typically associated with computer vision applications.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel informatique
  • Intelligence artificielle
  • Automatisation et applications
CONT

Un processeur visuel (en anglais VPU) est un nouveau type de microprocesseur spécialement conçu pour accélérer les tâches de vision artificielle.

Spanish

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Record 2 2005-07-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biotechnology
  • Genetics
DEF

A 96-amino acid (14 kd) protein, which is incorporated into the virion. It interacts with the p6gag part of the Pr55gag precursor. Vpr detected in the cell is localized to the nucleus. Proposed functions for Vpr include the nuclear import of preintegration complexes, cell growth arrest,transactivation of cellular genes, and induction of cellular differentiation. Found in HIV-1, HIV-2, SIVmac and SIVmnd. It is homologous to VPX of SIVagm.

OBS

Glossary in molecular biology (Portions of the glossary text were taken directly or modified from definitions in the U.S. Congress Office of Technology Assessment document).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biotechnologie
  • Génétique
DEF

Une des protéines du rétrovirus HIV-1 qui participe avec la protéine Vif à la maturation du virus.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Biotecnología
  • Genética
OBS

Uno de los tres genes auxiliares del VIH [virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana].

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