Hamzeh Rahimi
Iranian Pasteur Institute, Pasteur Square, Tehran, Iran.
[ 1 ] - Distribution of the mutated delta 32 allele of CCR5 co-receptor gene in Iranian population
Background :The CCR5 is a chemokine receptor that serves as a co-receptor for HIV-1 attachment and entry to T lymphocytes. A 32bp deletion (∆32) in this gene is believed to be associated with resistance to infection and delay disease progression. The aim of this study was to determine the ∆32 allele frequency in healthy individuals and HIV-infected individuals with AIDS. Methods : In this e...
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