Human Protein May Offer Novel Target For Blocking HIV Infection:...

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Mon, 04/28/2008 - 17:30

A research group has uncovered a new route for attacking the human immunodeficiency virus that may offer a way to circumvent problems with drug resistance.

Researchers have blocked HIV infection in the test tube by inactivating a human protein expressed in key immune cells.


 

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