Targeting and Understanding HIV Latency: The CRISPR System against the Provirus
The presence of latently infected cells and reservoirs in HIV-1 infected patients constitutes a significant obstacle to achieve a definitive cure. Despite the efforts dedicated to solve these issues, the mechanisms underlying viral latency are still under study. Thus, on the one hand, new strategies...
Main Authors: | Gloria Magro, Arianna Calistri, Cristina Parolin |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-09-01
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Series: | Pathogens |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/10/10/1257 |
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