Nef-specific CD45RA+ CD8+ T cells secreting MIP-1β but not IFN-γ are associated with nonprogressive HIV-1 infection

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Long-term survival of HIV-1 infected individuals is usually achieved by continuous administration of combination antiretroviral therapy (ART). An exception to this scenario is represented by HIV-1 infected nonprogressors (NP) which m...

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Main Authors: Goebel Frank D, Vollbrecht Thomas, Santagostino Elena, Stellbrink Hans-J, Lusso Paolo, Bogner Johannes R, Tambussi Giuseppe, Reitmeir Peter, Hoffmann Dieter, Vicenzi Elisa, Ghezzi Silvia, Biswas Priscilla, Allgayer Simone, Heltai Silvia, Kutscher Sarah, Dembek Claudia J, Protzer Ulrike, Draenert Rika, Tinelli Marco, Poli Guido, Erfle Volker, Malnati Mauro, Cosma Antonio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:AIDS Research and Therapy
Online Access:http://www.aidsrestherapy.com/content/7/1/20