Natural and therapy-induced immune control of HIV-1
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-specific cytotoxic T-lymphocyte (CTL) response is important in the control of HIV-1 infection. Due to the virus having a high rate of mutation, immune pressure can select for variants that are no longer recognised by CTLs to dominate the viral quasispecies. Thi...
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| Language: | English |
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2011
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