Article
CCR5 genotypes in sexually active couples discordant for human immunodeficiency virus type 1 infection status.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 1 Oct 1997
Hoffman T L, MacGregor R R, Burger H, Mick R, Doms R W, Collman R G
Abstract excerpt
Persons who are homozygous for the delta32 polymorphism of the CCR5 chemokine receptor gene are highly protected against human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection. Previous studies described 54 HIV-1-discordant couples in whom no virus transmission occurred despite extensive sexual co...
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