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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I would like to express my gratitude to Prof. Generoso Bevilacqua for the opportunity to work on this project and to Prof Mauro Pistello for trusting me and for his constant supervision.
Many thanks to the entire Retrovirus Centre staff Enrica, Gaia, Alessia, Elena and my ex colleagues Francesca, Patrizia and Elisa.
A special thank to my friends Flavia, who was my main collaborator of this project, and Francesca for her precious advice and support.
I would like to thank my friends Federica for her “English support” and because although on the other side of the world she was always near, and Emanuela for her friendship.
Finally a special thank to my parents who have always supported my decisions and to Damiano for being close to me in every moment of my life.