Vpr Is a VIP: HIV Vpr and Infected Macrophages Promote Viral Pathogenesis

HIV infects several cell types in the body, including CD4<sup>+</sup> T cells and macrophages. Here we review the role of macrophages in HIV infection and describe complex interactions between viral proteins and host defenses in these cells. Macrophages exist in many forms throughout the...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Jay Lubow, Kathleen L. Collins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
HIV
Vpr
Env
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/12/8/809