The human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) CD4 receptor and its central role in promotion of HIV-1 infection
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High-affinity interactions between the CD4 receptor of target cells and the viral envelope glycoprotein gp120 leads to the onset of target cell HIV-1 infection. The central activity of CD4 as a coreceptor for T-cell stimulation is disrupted by the cell surface and intracellular interactions that continue throughout the duration and infection. Cell surface gp120 induces immune cytolysis susceptibility in CD4 molecules. Cell surface CD4 receptor downregulation results in a state of superinfection immunity, leading to intracellular interactions between HIV-1 and CD4 in infected cells.
Publication Name: Microbiological Reviews
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0146-0749
Year: 1995
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Regulation of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 and cytokine gene expression in myeloid cells by NF-kappa-B/Rel transcription factors
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Dysfunction in HIV-infected myeloid cells may result in increased replication of the virus. Infected cells may undergo physiological changes that include the expression of receptors that can result in cytokine-induced activation and differentiation. Increased HIV-1 replication may then be mediated by increased activity of Nf-kappaB transcription factors. Secondary infections or antigenic challenges may lead to abnormal secretion of cytokines by these cells, contributing further to AIDS pathogenesis.
Publication Name: Microbiological Reviews
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0146-0749
Year: 1995
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Pathogenesis of human immunodeficiency virus infection
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The human immunodeficiency virus is transmitted vertically and horizontally mainly through body fluids. The viral infection basically involves the interaction with the CD-4 and other identified cell receptors. When viral entry has been completed, various intracellular mechanisms come into play which leads to either productive or latent infection. Host immune response had been observed to suppress the virus for a time. The activity of CD8 and a low virulence virus may be involved in this phenomena.
Publication Name: Microbiological Reviews
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0146-0749
Year: 1993
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