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CD26/ dipeptidyl peptidase IV (CD26/DPPIV) is highly expressed in peripheral blood of HIV-1 exposed uninfected Female sex workers

Songok, Elijah M; Osero, Bernard; Mckinnon, Lyle; Rono, Martin K; Apidi, Winnie; Matey, Elizabeth J; Meyers, Adrienne FA; Luo, Ma; Kimani, Joshua; Wachihi, Charles; Ball, Blake T; Plummer, Frank A; Mpoke, Solomon (2010-11-25)

Abstract Background Design of effective vaccines against the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) continues to present formidable challenges. However, individuals who are exposed HIV-1 but do not get infected may reveal ...
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 ...