Transient Increases in Inflammation and Proapoptotic Potential Are Associated with the HESN Phenotype Observed in a Subgroup of Kenyan Female Sex Workers

Interferon (IFN) -stimulated genes (ISGs) are critical effectors of IFN response to viral infection, but whether ISG expression is a correlate of protection against HIV infection remains elusive. A well-characterized subcohort of Kenyan female sex workers, who, despite being repeatedly exposed to HI...

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Published in:	Viruses
Main Authors:	Marcel Gluchowski, Xiaoqiong Yu, Bernard Abrenica, Samantha Yao, Joshua Kimani, Renée N. Douville, Terry Blake Ball, Ruey-Chyi Su
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Subjects:	HIV-1 HESN ISG PBMC IFN-γ antiviral
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/14/3/471