| Literature DB >> 28748664 |
Maria Daskalaki1, Berit Neumann1, Antonina Klippert1, Kerstin Mätz-Rensing2, Franz-Josef Kaup2, Christiane Stahl-Hennig1.
Abstract
Hallmarks of SIV infection are early depletion of gut CD4 T cells and diminished intestinal integrity. Comprehensive studies on colon biopsies of SIV-infected macaques efficiently controlling infection revealed that in contrast to viremic and failing controllers, elite controllers show preserved CD4 T cells, and low viral load, apoptosis, and inflammation.Entities:
Keywords: CD4 depletion; apoptosis; colon; immune activation; microbial translocation; simian immunodeficiency virus
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28748664 DOI: 10.1111/jmp.12294
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Med Primatol ISSN: 0047-2565 Impact factor: 0.667