Selective killing of human immunodeficiency virus infected cells by non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor-induced activation of HIV protease

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Current antiretroviral therapy against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) reduces viral load and thereby prevents viral spread, but it cannot eradicate proviral genomes from infected cells. Cells in immunological sanctuaries as wel...

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Main Authors: Smeulders Liesbeth, Keuleers Inge, Anders Maria, Jochmans Dirk, Kräusslich Hans-Georg, Kraus Günter, Müller Barbara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-10-01
Series:Retrovirology
Online Access:http://www.retrovirology.com/content/7/1/89