The influence of antigenic variation on cytotoxic T lymphocyte responses in HIV-1 infection.
The propensity of HIV-1 for genetic variation, a consequence of error-prone reverse transcription combined with high rates of replication, is thought to contribute to the establishment of persistent infection in the host despite the presence of a vigorous antiviral immune response. Protective immuni...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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1998
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