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CD161 identifies polyfunctional Th1/Th17 cells in the genital mucosa that are depleted in HIV-infected female sex workers from Nairobi, Kenya.
Boily-Larouche, G; Omollo, K; Cheruiyot, J; Njoki, J; Kimani, M; Kimani, J; Oyugi, J; Lajole, J; fowke, KR (University of Nairobi, 2017)CD161 identifies a subset of circulating Th17 cells that are depleted in the blood and gut of HIV-infected individuals. In the female reproductive tract (FRT), the pattern of CD161 expression on CD4+ cells remains unknown. ... -
Implant delivering hydroxychloroquine attenuates vaginal T lymphocyte activation and inflammation.
Chen, Y; Traore, YL; Yang, S; Lajoie, J; Fowke, KR; Rickey, DW; Ho, EA (University of Nairobi, 2018)Evidence suggests that women who are naturally resistant to HIV infection exhibit low baseline immune activation at the female genital tract (FGT). This "immune quiescent" state is associated with lower expression of T-cell ...