Hiv Virus Articles & Analysis
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For instance, rcDNA may carry the HIV virus or the Ras oncogene. The insertion of LINE-1 sequences, found in mammalian cell genomes, into chromosomes as retrotransposons can impact the functionality of essential genes, potentially activating oncogenes or inhibiting tumor suppressor genes. ...
Scientists from Rutgers University and Salk Institute have determined the molecular structure of HIV Pol polyprotein, which plays a key role in helping the virus spread itself and systemically. ...
Such viruses are called “latent,” and include Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), Varicella-Zoster virus (VZV), HIV, Herpesviruses, and Cytomegalovirus (CMV). ...
At an academic conference on Feb 15, U.S. experts announced the world's first female AIDS "cure," making it the third case of HIV infection to be cured. After therapy and withdrawal of antiviral drugs, HIVs were not identified in the patient's body for more than 14 months, indicating that the virus was in complete remission, according to ...
This article examines HIV transmission jurisprudence in the Australian state of Victoria. It details the development of criminal legislation to respond to the issue of HIV and the application of these offences to prosecute charges of HIV transmission in Victoria. ...
Numerous chronic illnesses and epidemics such as HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis require elaborate drug regimens for efficacious therapeutic outcomes. ...
Women are at significant risk of heterosexually transmitted human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, with the mucosal epithelium of the cervix and vagina serving as a major portal of entry. The cervicovaginal mucosa naturally harbors dynamic microflora composed predominantly of lactobacilli, which may be genetically modified to serve as a more efficient ...
Liver and kidney and other biochemical and blood parameters remained normal. In Phase I study about 9% of HIV-positive patients reported mild adverse reactions which did not last more than one week. ...