Incorporation of podoplanin into HIV released from HEK-293T cells, but not PBMC, is required for efficient binding to the attachment factor CLEC-2

Incorporation of podoplanin into HIV released from HEK-293T cells, but not PBMC, is required for efficient binding to the attachment factor CLEC-2

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Platelets are associated with HIV in the blood of infected individuals and might modulate viral dissemination, particularly if the virus is directly transmitted into the bloodstream. The C-type lectin DC-SIGN and the novel HIV attach...

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Main Authors: Münch Jan, Schmökel Jan, Kato Yukinari, Glowacka Ilona, Bertram Stephanie, Tsegaye Theodros, Steffen Imke, Chaipan Chawaree, Simmons Graham, Gerardy-Schahn Rita, Pöhlmann Stefan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-05-01
Series:Retrovirology
Online Access:http://www.retrovirology.com/content/7/1/47

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