Enhanced IL-10 production in response to hepatitis C virus proteins by peripheral blood mononuclear cells from human immunodeficiency virus-monoinfected individuals

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Multiple immune evasion strategies by which HCV establishes chronic infection have been proposed, including manipulation of cytokine responses. Prior infection with HIV increases the likelihood of chronic HCV infection and accelerate...

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Main Authors: Hirsch Geri, Bowmer M Ian, Howley Constance, Gallant Maureen, Barrett Lisa, Peltekian Kevork, Grant Michael
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-06-01
Series:BMC Immunology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2172/9/28

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