The Progestin Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Affects HIV-1 Production in Human Lymphoid Tissue Explants in a Dose-Dependent and Glucocorticoid-like Fashion
The association between the use of the injectable contraceptive depot medroxyprogesterone acetate and HIV-1 susceptibility has been addressed mainly in respect to the changes occurring in the female genital mucosa and blood. However, one of the main sites of HIV-1 pathogenesis is lymphoid organs. To...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-11-01
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Series: | Viruses |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/13/11/2303 |