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Rapid, complex adaption of transmitted HIV-1 full-length genomes in subtype C-infected individuals with differing disease progression.
(Wolters Kluwer Health., 2013)
Objective(s): There is limited information on full-length genome sequences and the
early evolution of transmitted HIV-1 subtype C viruses, which constitute the majority of
viruses spread in Africa. The purpose of this ...
CAPRISA 004 tenofovir microbicide trial: no impact of tenofovir gel on the HIV transmission bottleneck.
(Oxford University Press., 2011)
Alterations of the genital mucosal barrier may influence the number of viruses transmitted from a human immunodeficiency virus–infected source host to the newly infected individual. We used heteroduplex tracking assay and ...
Brief report: selection of HIV-1 variants with higher transmission potential by 1% tenofovir gel microbicide.
(Wolters Kluwer Health., 2017)
Abstract available in pdf.
Enrolling adolescents in research on HIV and other sensitive Issues: lessons from South Africa.
(Plos., 2006)
The article discusses the challenge of enrolling adolescents in HIV studies in South Africa. It is practically impossible in some instances to seek parental consent or to determine who, if anyone, is the legal guardian to ...
Differential impact of magnitude, polyfunctional capacity, and specificity of HIV-specific CD8+ T cell responses on HIV set point.
(American Society for Microbiology., 2014)
Defining the characteristics of HIV-specific CD8(+) T cell responses that lead to viral control is crucial for vaccine development. We evaluated the differential impact of magnitude, polyfunctional capacity, and specificity ...
Decreased incidence of dual infections in South African subtype C-infected women compared to a cohort ten years earlier.
(Mary Ann Liebert., 2011)
Previously, we determined the incidence of dual infections in a South African cohort and its association with higher viral setpoint. Ten years later, we compare the incidence and impact of dual infections at transmission ...
Genital tract inflammation during early HIV-infection predicts higher plasma viral load set point in women.
(Oxford University Press., 2011)
Background. The biggest challenge in human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) prevention in Africa is the high HIV-1 burden in young women. In macaques, proinflammatory cytokine production in the genital tract is necessary ...
Conserved positive selection signals in HIV-1 gp41 across multiple subtypes and difference in selection signals detectable in gp41 sequences sampled during acute and chronic HIV-1 subtype C infection.
(BioMed Central., 2008)
Background.
The high diversity of HIV variants driving the global AIDS epidemic has caused
many to doubt whether an effective vaccine against the virus is possible. However,
by identifying the selective forces that are ...
Intersubtype differences in the effect of a rare p24 Gag mutation on HIV-1 replicative fitness.
(American Society for Microbiology., 2012)
Certain immune-driven mutations in HIV-1, such as those arising in p24Gag, decrease viral replicative capacity. However, the intersubtype differences in the replicative consequences of such mutations have not been explored. ...
Transmission of HIV-1 CTL escape variants provides HLA - mismatched recipients with a survival advantage.
(Plos., 2007)
One of the most important genetic factors known to affect the rate of disease progression in HIV-infected individuals is the
genotype at the Class I Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) locus, which determines the HIV peptides ...