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HIV-1 autoreactive antibodies: are they good or bad for HIV-1 prevention?

Authors :
Haynes, Barton F.
Nicely, Nathan I.
Alam, S. Munir
Source :
Nature Structural & Molecular Biology; May2010, Vol. 17 Issue 5, p543-545, 3p, 1 Diagram
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The article comments on research study published in the issue related to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-1 envelop. It states that the influenza, neutralizing antibodies take more time to develop in the transmitted person. As stated, traits including heavy chain determining regions, high levels of somatic mutations and polyreactivity with a variety of host molecules found in neutralizing antibodies. It also comments that the antibodies are derived from the T cell independent mechanisms.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15459993
Volume :
17
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Nature Structural & Molecular Biology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
50249279
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/nsmb0510-543