T4 cell receptor distortion in acquired immune deficiency syndrome
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Adenoviral Transduction of Naive CD4 T Cells to Study Treg Differentiation
Published on: August 13, 2013
Abstract:
Among the possible affects of the HIV virus on T-cells in Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome is the cell membrane distortion of the T4 cell protein receptor for Genetically Related Macrophage Factor (GRF). The integrity of this specific T-cell receptor takes on profound significance due to its relationship to soluble antigen. Alpha-tocopheral has been shown to assist in the maintenance of cell membrane structure and may have application in a strategy of membrane restoration. Adoptive Transfer, a method of immune cell alteration applicable in anti-tumor therapy, may play a role in the mechanics of such a strategy.
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