Induction of interleukin-10 by HIV antigens in peripheral mononuclear cells of health care workers after occupational exposure to HIV-1-positive blood

Induction of interleukin-10 by HIV antigens in peripheral mononuclear cells of health care workers after occupational exposure to HIV-1-positive blood

Evaluation of HIV-induced IL-2 production by peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) and HIV-specific T helper and cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) responses in health care workers (HCW) occupationally exposed to HIV reveals a high rate of response to HIV among non-seroconverters. IL-10 is also known...

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Main Authors: D.S.S. Rodrigues, M.K.C. Brunialti, E.A.S. Medeiros, R.S. Diaz, G. Turcato, R. Salomao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica 2002-06-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
Subjects:
HIV-1
Interleukin-10
Needlestick injury
Occupational exposure
Health care worker
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