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The HIV matrix protein p17 subverts nuclear receptors expression and induces a STAT1-dependent proinflammatory phenotype in monocytes.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Renga Barbara, Francisci Daniela, D'Amore Claudio, Schiaroli Elisabetta, Mencarelli Andrea, Cipriani Sabrina, Baldelli Franco, Fiorucci Stefano
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BACKGROUND: Long-term remission of HIV-1 disease can be readily achieved by combinations of highly effective antiretroviral therapy (HAART). However, a residual persistent immune activation caused by circulating non infectious particles or viral proteins is observed under HAART and might contribute to an higher risk of non-AIDS pathologies and death in HIV infected persons. A sustained immune activation supports...
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