Macrophage Resistance to HIV-1 Infection Is Enhanced by the Neuropeptides VIP and PACAP.

It is well established that host factors can modulate HIV-1 replication in macrophages, critical cells in the pathogenesis of HIV-1 infection due to their ability to continuously produce virus. The neuropeptides VIP and PACAP induce well-characterized effects on macrophages through binding to the G...

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Main Authors: Jairo R Temerozo, Rafael Joaquim, Eduardo G Regis, Wilson Savino, Dumith Chequer Bou-Habib
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3688615?pdf=render