CD4-independent use of the CCR5 receptor by sequential primary SIVsm isolates

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>CD4-independence has been taken as a sign of a more open envelope structure that is more accessible to neutralizing antibodies and may confer altered cell tropism. In the present study, we analyzed SIVsm isolates for CD4-independent...

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Main Authors: Thorstensson Rigmor, Hoshino Hiroo, Vincic Elzbieta, Laurén Anna, Fenyö Eva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-07-01
Series:Retrovirology
Online Access:http://www.retrovirology.com/content/4/1/50