Browsing BioMedical Journal Articles by Author "Plummer, Francis A"
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Age and menopause affect the expression of specific cytokines/chemokines in plasma and cervical lavage samples from female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya
Sivro, Aida; Lajoie, Julie; Kimani, Joshua; Jaoko, Walter; Plummer, Francis A; Fowke, Keith; Ball, T B (2013-10-22)Aging of the immune system, known as immunosenescence, is associated with profound changes in both innate and adaptive immune responses, resulting in increased susceptibility to infection and a decreased ability to respond ... -
The role of G Protein Gene GNB3 C825T Polymorphism in HIV-1 acquisition, progression and immune activation
Juno, Jennifer; Tuff, Jeffrey; Choi, Robert; Card, Catherine; Kimani, Joshua; Wachihi, Charles; Koesters-Kiazyk, Sandra; Ball, T Blake; Farquhar, Carey; Plummer, Francis A; John-Stewart, Grace; Luo, Ma; Fowke, Keith R (2012-01-03)Abstract Background The GNB3 C825T polymorphism is associated with increased G protein-mediated signal transduction, SDF-1α-mediated lymphocyte chemotaxis, accelerated HIV-1 progression, and altered responses to ...