WFDC1 expression identifies memory CD4 T- lymphocytes rendered vulnerable to cell-cell HIV-1 transfer by promoting intercellular adhesive junctions

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Elucidating mechanisms that promote HIV-1 transfer between CD4<sup>+ </sup>T-lymphocytes and their subsequent loss is of importance to HIV-1 pathogenesis. We recently reported that whey acidic protein, ps20, promotes cell...

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Main Authors: Reddy Shalini, Reading James L, Thorborn Georgina, Alvarez Raymond A, Vyakarnam Annapurna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-05-01
Series:Retrovirology
Online Access:http://www.retrovirology.com/content/8/1/29