Article
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-specific cytotoxic T lymphocyte activity in HIV-exposed seronegative persons.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 1 Mar 1999
Bernard N F, Yannakis C M, Lee J S, Tsoukas C M
Abstract excerpt
Repeated exposure to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) does not always result in seroconversion. Understanding the conditions that permit or protect against progressive infection with HIV is important for vaccine development. Nineteen subjects at risk for HIV infection were CCR-5 genotyped and s...
Topics
- Adult
- Cytotoxicity, Immunologic
- Female
- Genotype
- HIV
- HIV Seronegativity
- Histocompatibility Testing
- Humans
- Immunity, Innate
- Major Histocompatibility Complex
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Needlestick Injuries
- Receptors, CCR5
- Sexual Behavior
- T-Lymphocytes, Cytotoxic