Abstract
The exploitation of receptors represents a common microbial strategy to survive in the hostile environment of the host. A growing body of evidence suggests that HIV-1 exploits a specific class of receptors-the syndecans-to facilitate colonization of the host.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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HIV Infections / virology*
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HIV-1 / metabolism
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HIV-1 / pathogenicity*
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Heparitin Sulfate / metabolism
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Humans
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Macrophages / virology
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Membrane Glycoproteins / metabolism*
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Proteoglycans / metabolism*
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Receptors, HIV / metabolism
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Syndecans
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T-Lymphocytes / virology
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Virus Replication
Substances
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Membrane Glycoproteins
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Proteoglycans
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Receptors, HIV
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Syndecans
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Heparitin Sulfate