Partial protective effect of <it>CCR5-Delta 32 </it>heterozygosity in a cohort of heterosexual Italian HIV-1 exposed uninfected individuals

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Despite multiple sexual exposure to HIV-1 virus, some individuals remain HIV-1 seronegative (exposed seronegative, ESN). The mechanisms underlying this resistance remain still unclear, although a multifactorial pathogenesis can be hypothesised. Although several g...

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Main Authors: Cauda Roberto, Tamburrini Enrica, Donati Katleen, Tumbarello Mario, Trecarichi Enrico M, Brahe Christina, Tiziano Francesco D
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-09-01
Series:AIDS Research and Therapy
Online Access:http://www.aidsrestherapy.com/content/3/1/22