Occludin: a gatekeeper of brain Infection by HIV-1
Abstract Compromised structure and function of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) is one of the pathological hallmarks of brain infection by HIV-1. BBB damage during HIV-1 infection has been associated with modified expression of tight junction (TJ) proteins, including occludin. Recent evidence indicated...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-10-01
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Series: | Fluids and Barriers of the CNS |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12987-023-00476-7 |