Browsing Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) by Author "Rahman, S"
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A distinct cytokine and chemokine profile at the genital mucosa is associated with HIV-1 protection among HIV-exposed seronegative commercial sex workers
Lajoie, J; Juno, J; Burgener, A; Rahman, S; Mogk, K; Wachihi, C; Mwanjewe, J; Plummer, F A; Kimani, J; Ball, T B; Fowke, K R (University of Nairobi,, 2012)The predominance of HIV-1 sexual transmission requires a greater understanding of the interaction between HIV-1 and the mucosal immune system. The study of HIV-1-exposed seronegative (HESN) individuals serves as a model ... -
Mucosal Serpin A1 And A3 Levels In Hiv Highly Exposed Sero-negative Women Are Affected By The Menstrual Cycle And Hormonal Contraceptives But Are Independent Of Epidemiological Confounders.
Rahman, S; Rabbani, R,; Wachihi, C; Kimani, J; Plummer, FA; Ball, TB; Burgener, A. (University of NairobiDepartment of Medical Microbiology, 2013-01)OBJECTIVE: Serpins (serine protease inhibitors) are associated with protection against HIV infection. Here, we characterized mucosal serpin expression in the genital tract of HIV highly exposed sero-negative (HESN) women ...