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Protective genotypes in HIV infection reflect superior function of KIR3DS1+ over KIR3DL1+ CD8+ T cells.
Immunology and cell biology - 1 Jan 2015
Zipperlen Katrin, Gallant Maureen, Stapleton Staci, Heath John, Barrett Lisa, Grant Michael
Abstract excerpt
Certain human class I histocompatibility-linked leukocyte antigen (HLA)/killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptor (KIR) genotypic combinations confer more favourable prognoses upon exposure to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). These combinations influence natural killer (NK) cell function, thereby implicating NK cells in protection from HIV infection or disease progression. Because CD8(+) T cells restrict HIV...
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