Generalized immune activation as a direct result of activated CD4<sup>+ </sup>T cell killing
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In addition to progressive CD4<sup>+ </sup>T cell immune deficiency, HIV infection is characterized by generalized immune activation, thought to arise from increased microbial exposure resulting from diminishing immunity....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-11-01
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Series: | Journal of Biology |
Online Access: | http://jbiol.com/content/8/10/93 |