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Published on: June 30, 2013
The role of naïve T-cells in HIV-1 pathogenesis: an emerging key player
Gabriela Khoury1, Reena Rajasuriar, Paul U Cameron
1Department of Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne Victoria, 3004, Australia.
Abstract:
Functional naïve T-cells are critical for an effective immune response to multiple pathogens. HIV leads to a significant reduction in CD4+ naïve T-cell number and impaired function and there is incomplete recovery following combination antiretroviral therapy (cART). Here we review the basic homeostatic mechanisms that maintain naïve CD4+ T-cells and discuss recent developments in understanding the impact of HIV infection on naïve CD4+ T-cells. Finally we review therapeutic interventions in HIV-infected individuals aimed at specifically enhancing recovery of naïve CD4+ T-cells.
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