Association between impaired vα7.2+cd161++cd8+ (MAIT) and vα7.2+cd161-cd8+ t-cell populations and gut dysbiosis in chronically HIV-and/or HCV-infected patients

Both HIV and HCV infections feature increased microbial translocation (MT) and gut dysbiosis that affect immune homeostasis and disease outcome. Given their commitment to antimicrobial mucosal immunity, we investigated mucosal-associated invariant T (MAIT) cells and Vα7.2+CD161-T-cell frequency/func...

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Main Authors: Merlini, E, Cerrone, M, Van Wilgenburg, B, Swadling, L, Stefania Cannizzo, E, Monforte, A, Klenerman, P, Marchetti, G
Formato: Journal article
Publicado em: Frontiers Media 2019