Impact of HLA allele-KIR partners on sexually transmitted HIV-1 infection.
J Infect Dis
; 2024 Aug 29.
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in En
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| ID: mdl-39208444
ABSTRACT
HLA-I/KIR genotypes influence HIV-1 disease progression and viral load, but their role in primary infection is uncertain. Inconsistent results from previous studies suggest that the inoculum size and transmission route-parenteral vs. sexual-may influence this association. We conducted a GWAS in a population of people living with HIV-1 and HIV-1-exposed seronegative individuals exposed to the virus through the sexual route. Our data do not support any role of the HLA/KIR system in susceptibility to sexually transmitted HIV-1 infection. The genetics basis of HIV-1 viral load and disease progression are distinct from the genetics of HIV resistance, a paradox worth exploring.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
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En
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J Infect Dis
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J. infect. dis
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Journal of infectious diseases
Year:
2024
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Article
Affiliation country:
Spain