Identification of a novel HLA B*57 restricted cytotoxic T-lymphocyte epitope within HIV-1 rev.

HLA-B5701 and its related allele B5703 have been shown to be strongly associated with slow HIV-1 disease progression. To elucidate the effect of these alleles fully on disease progression it is essential to identify key HIV-1 epitopes that are restricted by these alleles. Here we describe the identi...

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Main Authors: Makadzange, A, Gillespie, G, Kimani, J, Kiama, P, Easterbrook, P, Bwayo, J, Rowland-Jones, S
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2006