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HIV-1 induces telomerase activity in monocyte-derived macrophages, possibly safeguarding one of its reservoirs.
Journal of virology - 1 Oct 2012
Reynoso Rita, Wieser Matthias, Ojeda Diego, Bönisch Maximilian, Kühnel Harald, Bolcic Federico, Quendler Heribert, Grillari Johannes, Grillari-Voglauer Regina, Quarleri Jorge
Abstract excerpt
Monocyte-derived macrophages (MDM) are widely distributed in all tissues and organs, including the central nervous system, where they represent the main part of HIV-infected cells. In contrast to activated CD4(+) T lymphocytes, MDM are resistant to cytopathic effects and survive HIV infection for a long period of time. The molecular mechanisms of how HIV is able to persist in macrophages are not fully elucidated...
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