HIV-Enhancing and HIV-Inhibiting Properties of Cationic Peptides and Proteins

Cationic antimicrobial peptides and proteins have historically been ascribed roles in innate immunity that infer killing of microbial and viral pathogens and protection of the host. In the context of sexually transmitted HIV-1, we take an unconventional approach that questions this paradigm. It is b...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Alexander M. Cole, Amy L. Cole
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-05-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
HIV
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/9/5/108