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HIV/AIDS Co-Infection Immunology
Researchers from Rush University, Department of Immunology detail findings in HIV/AIDS co-infection immunology
June 18th, 2007
Fresh data on HIV/AIDS co-infection are presented in the report "Human immunodeficiency virus-restricted replication in astrocytes and the ability of gamma interferon to modulate this restriction are regulated by a downstream effector of the Wnt signaling pathway." According to recent research published in the Journal of Virology, "Astrocyte dysregulation correlates with the severity and the rate of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-associated dementia (HAD) progression, highlighting a pivotal role for astrocytes in HIV neuropathogenesis. Yet, astrocytes limit HIV, indicating that they posses an intrinsic molecular mechanism to restrict HIV replication." "We...
Source: Mental Health Weekly Digest (2007-06-18)
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