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- Title
CCL3L1 copy number is a strong genetic determinant of HIV seropositivity in Caucasian intravenous drug users.
- Authors
Huik, Kristi; Sadam, Maarja; Karki, Tõnis; Avi, Radko; Krispin, Tõnu; Paap, Piret; Rüütel, Kristi; Uusküla, Anneli; Talu, Ave; Abel-Ollo, Katri; Lutsar, Irja
- Abstract
A high copy number of CCL3L1, the most potent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-suppressive chemokine, associates with reduced HIV susceptibility. Whether CCL3L1 influences acquisition of multiple blood-borne infections (eg, hepatitis C virus [HCV], HIV, and hepatitis B virus [HBV] infections), which occur commonly among injection drug users (IDUs), is unknown.
- Publication
The Journal of infectious diseases, 2010, Vol 201, Issue 5, p730
- ISSN
1537-6613
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1086/650491