Human defensins 5 and 6 enhance HIV-1 infectivity through promoting HIV attachment

Human defensins 5 and 6 enhance HIV-1 infectivity through promoting HIV attachment

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Concurrent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) increase the likelihood of HIV transmission. The levels of defensins are frequently elevated in genital fluids from individuals with STIs. We have previously shown that human defensin...

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Main Authors: Lu Wuyuan, Neiditch Matthew B, Lo Yung-Tai, Benito Bernadette, Ding Jian, Rapista Aprille, Chang Theresa L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:Retrovirology
Online Access:http://www.retrovirology.com/content/8/1/45

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