Search for dissertations about: "Ubaldo Visco Comandini"

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2. 1. Viral parameters influencing clinical long-term non progression in HIV-1 infected subjects

   Author : Ubaldo Visco Comandini; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : LTNP; HIV-1 DNA; HIV-1 RNA; quantification; spontaneous decrease; genetic heterogeneity; nef; LTR; CCR5 deletion;

   Abstract : A very small portion of the HIV-1 infected population is constituted by individuals, called long- term non progressors (LTNP), in whom after even a decade or more, no visible deterioration of the immune system is recognized and the infection remains therefore asymptomatic. The reasons for such "natural" prolonged well-being can be attributed to both the virus and the infected host and their understanding is likely to give important information for the development of an effective HIV- vaccine and for immune reconstitution therapy. READ MORE