| Literature DB >> 1901653 |
G W Hoffmann1, T A Kion, M D Grant.
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Considerations from a network theory of the immune system suggest that human immunodeficiency virus and allogeneic stimuli may act synergistically to cause AIDS. The immune responses to these stimuli include two components that are directed against each other. In some AIDS risk groups other antigens that mimic major histocompatibility complex antigens may substitute for allogeneic stimuli. Implications for the prevention of AIDS are discussed.Entities:
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Year: 1991 PMID: 1901653 PMCID: PMC51384 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.88.8.3060
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A ISSN: 0027-8424 Impact factor: 11.205