Tetherin does not significantly restrict dendritic cell-mediated HIV-1 transmission and its expression is upregulated by newly synthesized HIV-1 Nef
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Dendritic cells (DCs) are among the first cells to encounter HIV-1 and play important roles in viral transmission and pathogenesis. Immature DCs allow productive HIV-1 replication and long-term viral dissemination. The pro-inflammato...
Main Authors: | , , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
BMC
2011-04-01
|
Series: | Retrovirology |
Online Access: | http://www.retrovirology.com/content/8/1/26 |