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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Main Authors: Kioussis Dimitris, Pasparakis Manolis, Killeen Nigel, Wullaert Andy, Eksmond Urszula, Williams Adam, Marques Rute, Kassiotis George
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-11-01
Series:Journal of Biology
Online Access:http://jbiol.com/content/8/10/93