Cell-mediated Immunity in Elite Controllers Naturally Controlling HIV Viral Load
The natural course of HIV infection is characterized by high viral load, depletion of immune cells and immunodeficiency, ultimately leading to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) phase and the occurrence of opportunistic infections and diseases.Since the discovery of HIV in the early 80’s a na...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2013-04-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Immunology |
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Online Access: | http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fimmu.2013.00086/full |