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Defining the Interaction of HIV-1 with the Mucosal Barriers of the Female ... - Journal of Virology

Defining the Interaction of HIV-1 with the Mucosal Barriers of the Female ...
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virus entry into female genital mucosa? what about cervix DCs?

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Irish and NY scientists claim discovery to potentially pave way for HIV and E ... - Siliconrepublic.com

Irish and NY scientists claim discovery to potentially pave way for HIV and E ... - Siliconrepublic.com | Mucosal Immunity | Scoop.it
Irish and NY scientists claim discovery to potentially pave way for HIV and E ...
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The scientists at TCD and in New York have been studying the mechanisms by which immune cells are directed to the GI tract.
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July 19, 2013 11:17 AM
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Acting locally: innate mucosal immunity in r... [Mucosal Immunol. 2013] - PubMed - NCBI

Acting Locally - Innate Mucosal Immunity in Resistance to HIV-1 Infection in #Kenya Sex Workers [a] http://t.co/lJPXmG2PvN HT @McMasterU
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June 19, 2013 7:54 PM
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VGTI Florida® scientists to receive $3.6 million in NIH research grants - TCPalm

VGTI Florida® scientists to receive $3.6 million in NIH research grants - TCPalm | Mucosal Immunity | Scoop.it
VGTI Florida® scientists to receive $3.6 million in NIH research grants
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“This grant will support further research into understanding of the dysfunction of the immune system in HIV infection.” In addition, Dr.
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Anadis Commercializing “BioGard” Adjunctive Therapy for HIV & AIDS - EON: Enhanced Online News (press release)

Anadis Commercializing “BioGard” Adjunctive Therapy for HIV & AIDS EON: Enhanced Online News (press release) MELBOURNE, Australia--(EON:Enhanced Online News)--Anadis (ASX: ANX; OTC: ANDIY) announced today its commercialization of a new product,...
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Secretory IgA specific for MPER can protect from HIV-1 infec... : AIDS

This preliminary study was performed to assess the neutralization activity of anti-MPER-SIgA from parotid saliva in 88 HIV+ patients, in 5 ESN and in 5 seronegative volunteers.
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Probiotic/Prebiotic Supplement Combination Shows Benefits in SIV ...

Probiotic/Prebiotic Supplement Combination Shows Benefits in SIV ... | Mucosal Immunity | Scoop.it
During HIV/SIV infection, mucosal immune system dysfunction and systemic immune activation are associated with progression to AIDS; however, it is unclear to what extent pre-existing gastrointestinal damage relates to ...
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February 14, 2013 12:00 PM
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Unique IL-13Rα2-based HIV-1 vaccine strategy to enhance mucosal immunity, CD8+ T-cell avidity and protective immunity

Unique IL-13Rα2-based HIV-1 vaccine strategy to enhance mucosal immunity, CD8+ T-cell avidity and protective immunity | Mucosal Immunity | Scoop.it
From BioPortfolio: (Unique IL13R2based HIV1 vaccine strategy to enhance mucosal immunity CD8 Tcell avidity and protective immunity http://t.co/4LWhWwEz)...
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February 3, 2013 4:14 AM
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JCI - Probiotic/prebiotic supplementation of antiretrovirals improves ...

Thus, ARV synbiotic supplementation in HIV-infected individuals may improve GI tract immunity and thereby mitigate inflammatory sequelae, ultimately improving prognosis. See the related ...
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December 18, 2012 10:55 AM
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"Targeting gp41 as a strategy to induce mucosal and humoral immunity ag" by Sumiti Jain

Majority of new HIV-1 infections world-wide occur via the genital tract.
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November 27, 2012 2:20 PM
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Impact of IgA Constant Domain on HIV-1 Neutralizing Function of Monoclonal Antibody F425A1g8

Impact of IgA Constant Domain on HIV-1 Neutralizing Function of Monoclonal Antibody F425A1g8 | Mucosal Immunity | Scoop.it
Impact of IgA Constant Domain on #HIV-1 Neutralizing Function of Monoclonal Antibody F425A1g8 http://t.co/pOl1xRf4 #jimmunol...
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November 23, 2012 3:28 PM
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Genital immunology and HIV susceptibilit... [Am J Reprod Immunol. 2012] - PubMed - NCBI

Genital Immunology & HIV Susceptibility in Young Women http://t.co/0NMbyR3D...
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November 20, 2012 6:17 AM
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Texas Biomed files patent for a novel HIV vaccine strategy - Medical Xpress

Texas Biomed files patent for a novel HIV vaccine strategy - Medical Xpress | Mucosal Immunity | Scoop.it
Texas Biomed files patent for a novel HIV vaccine strategyMedical Xpress"The development of an effective AIDS vaccine that restricts viral replication at the mucosal level of entry may be our best hope for controlling the HIV pandemic," said Marie-Claire...
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September 16, 2013 1:26 PM
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Oral Vaccine for HIV Immunization-Emory University - iBridge Network

Oral Vaccine for HIV Immunization-Emory University - iBridge Network | Mucosal Immunity | Scoop.it
While the preferred route of administration of a mucosal immunity vaccine would be by mouth, an orally delivered vaccine must be able to survive the high acidity in the stomach in order to elicit an immune response in the ...
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August 29, 2013 3:18 PM
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TCD discovery could lead to HIV vaccine - Irish Health

TCD discovery could lead to HIV vaccine - Irish Health | Mucosal Immunity | Scoop.it
TCD discovery could lead to HIV vaccine Irish Health The movement of immune cells to the GI tract is critical for the body's defence against infections; therefore, studying the mechanisms by which immune cells are directed to the GI tract is the...
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July 10, 2013 3:53 PM
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A GUT REACTION TO HIV: How the gut microbiome influences progression to AIDS

A GUT REACTION TO HIV: How the gut microbiome influences progression to AIDS | Mucosal Immunity | Scoop.it
Scientists @UCSF find potential new role for #gutmicrobiome in #HIV progression http://t.co/7p2fWGHD3m #microbiome #immunology #AIDS #fyi
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June 11, 2013 4:40 AM
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Japan Contributes $10 Million for AIDS Vaccine Development - EON: Enhanced Online News (press release)

Japan Contributes $10 Million for AIDS Vaccine Development - EON: Enhanced Online News (press release) | Mucosal Immunity | Scoop.it
Japan Contributes $10 Million for AIDS Vaccine Development EON: Enhanced Online News (press release) Viral vectors based on the Sendai family have the potential to elicit a durable and highly-targeted immune response in mucosal tissues, where HIV...
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May 25, 2013 2:43 AM
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Loss and Dysregulation of Th17 Cells during HIV Infection

Bacterial translocation across the damaged mucosal epithelium has emerged as a major paradigm for chronic immune activation observed during HIV infection. T helper 17 (Th17) cells are a unique lineage of T helper cells that are enriched in ...
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Reality of an HIV Vaccine Draws Nearer - Infectious Disease Special Edition

Reality of an HIV Vaccine Draws Nearer Infectious Disease Special Edition The patient was initially enrolled in the acute HIV-1 cohort at the Center for HIV/AIDS Vaccine Immunology (CHAVI), a consortium of researchers from Duke University, the...
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March 2, 2013 2:52 PM
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Macrophages allow entry of HIV in the urethra - News-Medical.net

Macrophages allow entry of HIV in the urethra - News-Medical.net | Mucosal Immunity | Scoop.it
Macrophages allow entry of HIV in the urethra
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Clinical studies conducted in the 2000s showed that circumcision could reduce the risk of infection in men by 60% during sexual intercourse.
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February 13, 2013 3:31 AM
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Early and nonreversible decrease of CD161++/MAIT cells in HIV ...

Early and nonreversible decrease of CD161++/MAIT cells in HIV ... | Mucosal Immunity | Scoop.it
CD161++CD8+ T cells are a tissue-infiltrating population that produce IL17A, IL22, IFNγ, and TNFα, cytokines important in mucosal immunity. In adults they dominantly express the semi-invariant TCR Vα7.2, the canonical ...
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January 11, 2013 10:46 AM
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Mucosal Immunology - HIV-1 gp41 envelope IgA is frequently ...

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The mechanisms by which mucosal IgA is induced and how innate immune recognition of pathogenic microorganisms have a role in Ig class switch recombination are an area of intensive study that ultimately will inform HIV-1 vaccine design1.
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Genital immunology and HIV susceptibilit... [Am J Reprod Immunol. 2012] - PubMed - NCBI

Do you know it?RT @hiv_insight: Genital Immunology & HIV Susceptibility in Young Women http://t.co/kvL6Si9U...
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November 27, 2012 1:59 PM
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HIV Vaccine Under Study May Last A Lifetime - Yahoo! News (blog)

HIV Vaccine Under Study May Last A Lifetime - Yahoo! News (blog) | Mucosal Immunity | Scoop.it
HIV Vaccine Under Study May Last A LifetimeYahoo! News (blog)The target of the new vaccine is the mucosal layers of the epithelium in the genital and rectal areas, where the virus typically enters. "We are targeting the basal ...
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November 22, 2012 5:08 AM
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Infectious Disease News - HIV-1 imposes rigidity on blood and semen cytokine networks |4286894

Infectious Disease News - HIV-1 imposes rigidity on blood and semen cytokine networks |4286894 | Mucosal Immunity | Scoop.it
Infectious Disease Medical Article: HIV-1 imposes rigidity on blood and semen cytokine networks (HIV-1 imposes rigidity on blood and semen cytokine networks: American Journal of Reproductive Immunology http://t.co/fMyZlGgI...
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