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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Main Authors: Luca eGenovese, Manuela eNebuloni, Massimo eAlfano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2013-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fimmu.2013.00086/full