Cytotoxic T cells in HIV2 seropositive Gambians. Identification of a virus-specific MHC-restricted peptide epitope.

A preliminary study of gag-specific, MHC-restricted CD8+ CTL has been performed in nine Gambian patients infected with HIV2. Such CTL were present in at least 55% of patients in fresh peripheral blood mononuclear cells without the requirement for in vitro restimulation. We have identified a nonamer...

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Main Authors: Gotch, F, McAdam, SN, Allsopp, C, Gallimore, A, Elvin, J, Kieny, M, Hill, A, Mcmichael, A, Whittle, H
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 1993