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Long-term survivors in Nairobi: complete HIV-1 RNA sequences and immunogenetic associations
(2004)
To investigate African long-term survivors (LTSs) infected with non-subtype B human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1), we obtained full-length HIV-1 RNA sequences and immunogenetic profiles from 6 untreated women ...
HIV-1 Env-specific cytotoxic T-lymphocyte responses in exposed, uninfected Kenyan sex workers: a prospective analysis.
(University of Nairobi, 2004-10-21)
The prospective significance of HIV-specific cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) responses in highly exposed, persistently seronegative populations is unknown. In 1996-1997 we screened for CTL responses against HIV clade B Env ...
Novel Interferon Regulatory Factor-1 Polymorphisms In A Kenyan Population Revealed By Complete Gene Sequencing
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
Variation in susceptibility to HIV-1 infection depends on numerous factors, and host genetic variation has been well-described as an important component. As a transcriptional regulator, interferon regulatory factor 1 (IRF-1) ...
Elevation Of Immune Activation In Kenyan Women Is Associated With Alterations In Immune Function: Implications For Vaccine Development.
(University of Nairobi, 2004-11)
The infectious burden leading to immune activation can vary between different populations and lead to various immune dysfunctions. We compared the effect of immune activation on apoptosis and T cell function in HIV uninfected ...
Recombination following superinfection by HIV-1.
(University of nairobi, 2004)
Background: There is increasing recognition of recombinant HIV-1 strains globally, but it has been unclear whether recombination results from superinfection during untreated, chronic infection.
Objective: To search for ...
Construction of an infectious HIV type 1 molecular clone from an African patient with a subtype D/C Recombinant Virus.
(2004)
The majority of HIV-1 infections worldwide occur in Africa, where subtype B viruses are rare and intersubtype recombinants are common. Pathogenesis and vaccine studies need to focus on viruses derived from African patients, ...
Too young to take over: - the hidden face of HIV/AIDS : orphans and vulnerable children from a Kenyan perspective
(University of Nairobi, 2004)