Distinct expression profiles of TGF-β1 signaling mediators in pathogenic SIVmac and non-pathogenic SIVagm infections

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The generalized T-cell activation characterizing HIV-1 and SIVmac infections in humans and macaques (MACs) is not found in the non-pathogenic SIVagm infection in African green monkeys (AGMs). We have previously shown that TGF-β1, <...

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Main Authors: Butor Cécile, Diop Ousmane M, Hosmalin Anne, Pandrea Ivona, Santos Patricia R, Desoutter Jean-François, Ploquin Mickaël, Barre-Sinoussi Françoise, Müller-Trutwin Michaela C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-06-01
Series:Retrovirology
Online Access:http://www.retrovirology.com/content/3/1/37