Experimental depletion of CD8<sup>+ </sup>cells in acutely SIVagm-Infected African Green Monkeys results in increased viral replication

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>In vivo </it>CD8<sup>+ </sup>cell depletions in pathogenic SIV infections identified a key role for cellular immunity in controlling viral load (VL) and disease progression. However, similar studies gave d...

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Main Authors: Apetrei Cristian, Mandell Daniel, Dufour Jason, Gautam Rajeev, Ribeiro Ruy M, Gaufin Thaidra, Pandrea Ivona
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-05-01
Series:Retrovirology
Online Access:http://www.retrovirology.com/content/7/1/42