Homozygous and heterozygous CCR5-delta32 genotypes are associated with resistance to HIV infection

Authors :: Marmor, Michael
Sheppard, Haynes W.
Donnell, Deborah
Bozeman, Sam
Celum, Connie
Buchbinder, Susan
Koblin, Beryl
Seage, George R., III
Source :: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999). August 15, 2001, Vol. 27 Issue 5, p472, 10 p.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: One copy of a mutation in the gene for the CCR5 cell receptor can protect people from HIV infection as well as two copies, according to a study of 2,996 people. HIV uses this cell receptor to enter T cells.

Subjects :: HIV infection -- Prevention
Cell receptors -- Health aspects
Gene mutations -- Health aspects
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