Sequence variations in the amino- and carboxy-terminal parts of the surface envelope glycoprotein of HTLV type 1 induce specific neutralizing antibodies.

abstract：:Defining viral dynamics in natural infection is prognostic of disease progression and could prove to be important for vaccine trial design as viremia may be a likely secondary end point in phase III HIV efficacy trials. There are limited data available on the early course of plasma viral load in subtype C HIV-1 infect...

journal_title：AIDS research and human retroviruses

authors： Gray CM,Williamson C,Bredell H,Puren A,Xia X,Filter R,Zijenah L,Cao H,Morris L,Vardas E,Colvin M,Gray G,McIntyre J,Musonda R,Allen S,Katzenstein D,Mbizo M,Kumwenda N,Taha T,Karim SA,Flores J,Sheppard HW

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serological studies on 926 blood samples from 703 Brazilian Kayapo (Cayapo) Indians showed, by conventional definition of HTLV seropositivity, a 28% prevalence of human T lymphotropic virus (HTLV) infection, the highest yet reported. Immunoblot (WB) and SYNTH-EIA patterns indicate that the predominant infecting agent ...

journal_title：AIDS research and human retroviruses

authors： Black FL,Biggar RJ,Neel JV,Maloney EM,Waters DJ

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate how human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) escapes from antibodies directed against the neutralization domain in the third variable region (V3) of gp120, we examined precisely which amino acid contributed to antibody binding. From six HIV-1-infected individuals, sequential sera were tested for anti...

journal_title：AIDS research and human retroviruses

authors： Langedijk JP,Zwart G,Goudsmit J,Meloen RH

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ascorbic acid (ascorbate or vitamin C) has been shown to suppress the induction of HIV in latently infected T lymphocytic cells following stimulation with a tumor promoter (PMA) and inflammatory cytokine (TNF-alpha). To assess whether this inhibition was mediated via modulation of the cellular transcription factor, NF...

journal_title：AIDS research and human retroviruses

authors： Harakeh S,Jariwalla RJ

更新日期：1997-02-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Transition from latency to active replication is a crucial stage for the process of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection and life cycle. HIV-1 replication in latently infected cells can be strongly induced by the cytokine tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) and the proliferation-arresting chemical...

journal_title：AIDS research and human retroviruses

authors： Moulton S,Pantazis P,Epstein JS,Sadaie MR

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:HIV infection affects B cell function and is associated with increased immunoglobulin levels, including in HIV-infected pregnant women. It is unknown if maternal HIV infection affects immunoglobulins in their uninfected children. We investigated this using prospective longitudinal data from children born to HIV-infect...

journal_title：AIDS research and human retroviruses

authors： Bunders M,Pembrey L,Kuijpers T,Newell ML

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have previously shown that the cell line 6D5(451) chronically infected with the HIV-1 isolate HTLV-III(451), secretes the HIV-1 envelope glycoproteins gp120 and gp160 in the extracellular medium. The HTLV-III(451) gp120 and gp160 were purified by sequential affinity chromatographic steps using a monoclonal antibody...

journal_title：AIDS research and human retroviruses

authors： Kalyanaraman VS,Rodriguez V,Veronese F,Rahman R,Lusso P,DeVico AL,Copeland T,Oroszlan S,Gallo RC,Sarngadharan MG

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serological inspection of Simian T-lymphotropic Virus Type 1 was conducted for a wild colony of Macaca fuscata, which was captured in the middle Honshu, Japan. The increase of positive rate after the juvenile stage with the positive rate reaching 100% (or 35/35) in youngster and adult stages, was observed. This findin...

journal_title：AIDS research and human retroviruses

authors： Eguchi K,Ohsawa K,Fuse Kiyono M,Suzuki J,Kurokawa K,Yamamoto T

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During a 6-month period, we studied the diversity of HIV-1 subtypes in 392 adult patients seen in Bichat-Claude Bernard Hospital, northern Paris, France. All the samples were serotyped and a subset was genotyped by means of HMA. Serotyping was performed with a new peptide subtype-specific EIA (SSEIA), based on in vitr...

journal_title：AIDS research and human retroviruses

authors： Simon F,Loussert-Ajaka I,Damond F,Saragosti S,Barin F,Brun-Vézinet F

更新日期：1996-10-10 00:00:00

abstract：:The Matilda effect illustrates how the contributions of women to science have been historically attributed to their male colleagues in some circumstances. This effect may perpetuate and even increase the gender gap we currently face. Recognizing the work of great women who led our way and committed their careers to tr...

journal_title：AIDS research and human retroviruses

authors： Izquierdo-Useros N

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antibodies to the carboxy-terminal constant (C5) region 5 of the HIV-1 envelope glycoprotein gp120 have previously been associated with slow disease progression. This is one of the regions on gp120 that interact with the transmembrane glycoprotein, gp41, anchoring it to the viral and infected cell membrane. This study...

journal_title：AIDS research and human retroviruses

authors： Sørensen B,Sommerfelt MA,Stjernholm G,Smith PL,Ökvist M,Hovden AO,Hoddevik G,Redfield R,Ustina V,Jelmert Ø,Zeldis J,Dalgleish A

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endogenous retroviruses (ERVs) probably originate from ancient germ cell infections by exogenous retroviruses. A high expression of retroviruses in reproductive tissue increases the risk of viral transmission to germ line cells. We therefore investigated the expression of human ERVs (HERVs) in normal endometrium, endo...

journal_title：AIDS research and human retroviruses

authors： Hu L,Hornung D,Kurek R,Ostman H,Blomberg J,Bergqvist A

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of HIV vaccines is an urgent priority and there is need to generate reagents representing multiple subtypes that can be used to screen HIV-1-specific responses. We used Aldrithiol-2 (AT-2), a mild oxidizing reagent, to eliminate the infectivity of HIV while maintaining its structure and ability to be p...

journal_title：AIDS research and human retroviruses

authors： Rutebemberwa A,Bess JW Jr,Brown B,Arroyo M,Eller M,Slike B,Polonis V,McCutchan F,Currier JR,Birx D,Robb M,Marovich M,Lifson JD,Cox JH

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human immunodeficiency virus type-1 (HIV-1) is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in the world, with almost 46 million people infected globally. HIV-1 subtype C accounts for 55% of these infections. In Zambia, the majority of HIV-1 infections are subtype C. However, to its north most countries have non-subtype...

journal_title：AIDS research and human retroviruses

authors： Munkanta M,Handema R,Kasai H,Gondwe C,Deng X,Yamashita A,Asagi T,Yamamoto N,Ito M,Kasolo F,Terunuma H

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To examine the genetic features of the long terminal repeat (LTR) derived from six HIV-1-infected individuals enrolled in the Mexico City Cohort, we cloned and sequenced a 505-bp fragment of the proviral LTR from their peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). All patients harbored HIV-1 LTR quasispecies correspondi...

journal_title：AIDS research and human retroviruses

authors： Gómez-Román VR,Vázquez JA,del Carmen Basualdo M,Estrada FJ,Ramos-Kuri M,Soler C

更新日期：2000-03-20 00:00:00

abstract：:This randomized, open-labeled, multicenter study was designed to assess safety and pharmacokinetics of dronabinol (Marinol) tablets and megestrol acetate (Megace) micronized tablets, alone and in combination, for treatment of HIV wasting syndrome. Weight and quality of life data were also collected. Fifty-two patients...

journal_title：AIDS research and human retroviruses

authors： Timpone JG,Wright DJ,Li N,Egorin MJ,Enama ME,Mayers J,Galetto G

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:HIV-1 viremia has been shown to induce several phenotypic and functional abnormalities in natural killer (NK) cells. To assess immune defects associated with HIV viremia, we examined NK cell function, differentiation status, and phenotypic alterations based on expression of inhibitory and activating receptors on NK ce...

journal_title：AIDS research and human retroviruses

authors： Zulu MZ,Naidoo KK,Mncube Z,Jaggernath M,Goulder PJR,Ndung'u T,Altfeld M,Thobakgale CF

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Taiwan, sexual transmission is responsible for most HIV-1 infections with two dominant subtypes, subtype B and CRF01_AE, distributing among homosexual and heterosexual groups, respectively. Recently, intravenous drug use has become an emerging route of HIV-1 transmission and contributed to a significant increase of...

journal_title：AIDS research and human retroviruses

authors： Chang SY,Sheng WH,Lee CN,Sun HY,Kao CL,Chang SF,Liu WC,Yang JY,Wong WW,Hung CC,Chang SC

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A strain of mouse transgenic for the env gene of the HIV-1 virus was used to study the immunogenicity of a gp160-derived vaccine (the protein encoded by the HIV env gene) and its effect on disease progression. Untreated transgenic mice frequently developed a rapidly progressive renal disease similar to that affecting ...

journal_title：AIDS research and human retroviruses

authors： Shirai A,Klinman DM

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:CRF01_AE and subtype B have dominated the HIV-1 epidemic in Thailand since 1989. We reported a new circulating recombinant form of HIV-1, CRF15_01B, as well as other unique CRF01_AE/B recombinants among prevalent HIV infections in Thailand. We sought to study this challenging molecular picture through assessment of su...

journal_title：AIDS research and human retroviruses

authors： Tovanabutra S,Beyrer C,Sakkhachornphop S,Razak MH,Ramos GL,Vongchak T,Rungruengthanakit K,Saokhieo P,Tejafong K,Kim B,De Souza M,Robb ML,Birx DL,Jittiwutikarn J,Suriyanon V,Celentano DD,McCutchan FE

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Liver enzyme elevations are frequently seen in patients treated with nevirapine (NVP). Both elevated NVP plasma levels and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection seem to favor the development of NVP-related liver toxicity. We have examined variation on NVP C(trough) over time, as well as the impact of NVP C(trough) concent...

journal_title：AIDS research and human retroviruses

authors： De Requena DG,Jiménez-Nácher I,Soriano V

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serologic reactivities of serum or plasma from 55 HIV-1 subjects in four countries--Brazil, Rwanda, Thailand, and Uganda--were examined by V3 peptide immunoassay. Forty-seven (85.5%) of the 55 specimens tested positive to the homologous peptide. A strong correlation between serotype (i.e., pattern of serologic reactiv...

journal_title：AIDS research and human retroviruses

authors： Pau CP,Kai M,Holloman-Candal DL,Luo CC,Kalish ML,Schochetman G,Byers B,George JR

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transmitted drug resistance (TDR) influencing nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) activity is increasing among new HIV-1 patients in several countries. As we recently observed an increase of K103N prevalence among new diagnoses in Belgium, we mined the Belgian national sequence database for homologou...

journal_title：AIDS research and human retroviruses

authors： Ruelle J,Ingels MG,Jnaoui K,Ausselet N,Vincent A,Sasse A,Verhofstede C,Goubau P

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cell activation is essential for HIV infection. CD4+ T lymphocyte activation allows virus replication and CD8+ T lymphocyte activation may contribute to pathogenesis. We combined hydroxyurea, a cytostatic drug that inhibits cell activation and proliferation, with two drugs that inhibit HIV (didanosine and indinavir), ...

journal_title：AIDS research and human retroviruses

authors： Lori F,Jessen H,Lieberman J,Clerici M,Tinelli C,Lisziewicz J

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:HIV-1 infection is associated with vascular alterations. This is accompanied by an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and Kaposi's sarcoma, an endothelial cell-derived tumor. We investigated the impact of maternal HIV-1 infection on phenotype and gene expression of endothelial cells in newborns. For this reason...

journal_title：AIDS research and human retroviruses

authors： Jörg A,Grubert T,Grimm T,Guenzi E,Naschberger E,Samson E,Oostendorp R,Keller U,Stürzl M

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The humoral immune response is a mechanism that potently suppresses or prevents viral infections. However, genetic diversity and resistance to antibody-mediated neutralization are serious obstacles in controlling HIV-1 infection. In this study, we isolated monoclonal antibodies from an SIV-infected macaque by using th...

journal_title：AIDS research and human retroviruses

authors： Kuwata T,Katsumata Y,Takaki K,Miura T,Igarashi T

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is known that the HTLV-I-transformed cell line MT4 releases chemotactic activity for monocytes spontaneously. The MT4 monocyte chemoattractant was purified to homogeneity and sequencing of 25 amino acids revealed identity with the C-C chemokine macrophage inflammatory protein-1 alpha (MIP-1 alpha/LD78). An anti-MIP...

journal_title：AIDS research and human retroviruses

authors： Bertini R,Luini W,Sozzani S,Bottazzi B,Ruggiero P,Boraschi D,Saggioro D,Chieco-Bianchi L,Proost P,van Damme J

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2) suppression with acyclovir or valacyclovir reduces HIV-1 viral RNA levels; one hypothesis is that HSV-2 suppression reduces immune activation. We measured T cell immune activation markers among women participating in a randomized placebo-controlled trial of valacyclovir to reduce HIV-1 R...

journal_title：AIDS research and human retroviruses

authors： Roxby AC,Liu AY,Drake AL,Kiarie JN,Richardson B,Lohman-Payne BL,John-Stewart GC,Wald A,De Rosa S,Farquhar C

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relationship between adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and RNA-HIV viral load outcomes has been extensively shown. Although there are different procedures for assessing treatment adherence, there is no ideal method. We present the SERAD (Self-Reported Adherence) questionnaire, a qualitative...

journal_title：AIDS research and human retroviruses

authors： Muñoz-Moreno JA,Fumaz CR,Ferrer MJ,Tuldrà A,Rovira T,Viladrich C,Bayés R,Burger DM,Negredo E,Clotet B,SERAD Validation Team.

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report here a novel HIV-1 second-generation recombinant form (CRF01_AE/CRF07_BC) composed of CRF01_AE and CRF07_BC, identified among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Jilin, with four breakpoints observed in the pol, vif, and vpr genes. The CRF01_AE regions of the recombinant were clustered with the CRF01_AE linea...

journal_title：AIDS research and human retroviruses

authors： Li X,Ning C,He X,Yang Y,Xing H,Hong K,Shao Y,Yang R

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00