Resistance to HIV–1 infection: It's in the genes (original) (raw)

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A genetic defect in the HIV-1 co-receptor provides resistance to infection.

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    Anthony S. Fauci

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Fauci, A. Resistance to HIV–1 infection: It's in the genes.Nat Med 2, 966–967 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1038/nm0996-966

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