HIV-1 transgene expression in rats induces differential expression of tumor necrosis factor alpha and zinc transporters in the liver and the lung

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Highly effective antiviral treatment can suppress HIV-1 infection, but the chronic effects of HIV-1-related viral proteins, including gp120 and Tat, on organs such as the lungs can be damaging. HIV-1 transgenic rodent models are usef...

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Main Authors: Guidot David M, Joshi Pratibha C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:AIDS Research and Therapy
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Online Access:http://www.aidsrestherapy.com/content/8/1/36