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1. CCR5 genotype and resistance to vertical transmission of HIV-1

Author

Philpott, Sean, Burger, Harold, Charbonneau, Tina, Grimson, Roger, Vermund, Sten H., Visosky, Aloise, Nachman, Sharon, Kovacs, Andrea, Tropper, Pamela, Frey, Henry, and Weiser, Barbara

Subjects
Cell receptors -- Genetic aspects, Gene mutations -- Health aspects, HIV infection in children -- Prevention, Health
Abstract

A mutation in the CCR5 gene appears to protect newborn babies of HIV-infected mothers from contracting the virus. CCR5 is a cell receptor that HIV uses to enter cells. Blocking the CCR5 receptor could prevent HIV transmission from mother to baby.

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1999

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